Dilworth, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 (2026) § 152.22
SUMMARY ACTION
Operative Text
(A) When the conduct of any registration holder or his or her agent, representative, employee or lessee, or the condition of his or her rental dwelling or rental unit is detrimental to the public health, sanitation, safety and general welfare of the community at large, or residents of the rental units so as to constitute a nuisance, fire hazard or other unsafe or dangerous condition and, thus, give rise to an emergency, the City Administrator shall have the authority to summarily condemn or close off individual rental units or such areas of the rental dwelling as necessary. Notice of summary condemnation shall be posted at the units or areas affected and shall indicate the units or areas affected. No person shall remove the posted notice, other than the Fire Marshal, City Administrator or their designated representative. Any person aggrieved by the decision or the action of the City Administrator or Fire Marshal set out in this division (A) may appeal the decision following the procedures set out in the city code. The hearing shall be conducted in the same manner as if the aggrieved person had not received summary action; however, the date of the hearing may be expedited with the consent of the registration holder. (B) The decision of the City Administrator set forth in division (A) above shall not be voided by the filing of such appeal. Only after the hearing by the City Council has been held will the decision or action of the City Administrator be affected. (Ord. 95-2, passed 7-26-1995)
Dilworth Ch. 152 § 152.22 grants the City Administrator authority to immediately condemn or close rental units or portions of a rental dwelling when conditions pose an emergency threat to public health, safety, or welfare — such as a nuisance, fire hazard, or other dangerous situation. A notice must be posted at the affected areas, and only authorized officials may remove it. Anyone harmed by such a summary action has the right to appeal through city procedures, but the condemnation remains in effect unless and until the City Council's hearing results in a change.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Dilworth Ch. 152 § 152.22, compliant rental property operators generally maintain their units and common areas in conditions that do not rise to the level of a nuisance, fire hazard, or public safety emergency. When a summary condemnation notice is posted, operators typically refrain from removing it and understand that the closure remains legally in force even if an appeal is filed. Registration holders who wish to contest a summary action may pursue an expedited hearing before the City Council, with the hearing date potentially accelerated by mutual consent.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Dilworth Ch. 152 § 152.22 establishes that tenants and other affected parties have the right to appeal a summary condemnation or closure decision by the City Administrator by following the appeal procedures set out in the city code. The condemnation stays in effect during the appeal process until the City Council holds a hearing and issues a ruling, so residents should be aware that the closure is not automatically lifted upon filing. Tenants who believe a summary action was improperly taken may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Dilworth municipal procedures to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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