Dilworth, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 (2026) § 152.24
VIOLATIONS, INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Operative Text
Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the city from taking affirmative action under any of its city fire, housing, zoning or other health safety codes for violations thereof to seek either injunctive relief or criminal prosecution for such violations in accordance with the terms and conditions of the particular ordinance or code under which the city would proceed against the property owner, designated property manager or occupant of any residential rental dwelling unit covered by this registration and inspection ordinance. Nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent the city from seeking injunctive relief against a property owner or designated property manager who fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this chapter on registration to obtain an order closing such rental units until violations of this particular chapter have been remedied by the property owner or designated property manager. (Ord. 95-2, passed 7-26-1995)
Dilworth Ch. 152 Rental Units § 152.24 preserves the city's authority to pursue enforcement actions beyond the registration and inspection program itself. If a rental property violates fire, housing, zoning, or other health and safety codes, the city may seek injunctive relief or criminal prosecution under those separate ordinances. Additionally, if a property owner or designated property manager fails to comply with the registration requirements of this chapter, the city may seek a court order to close the affected rental units until the violations are corrected.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 152.24, compliant operators maintain current registration and address any fire, housing, zoning, or health and safety code issues promptly, because the city retains the right to pursue injunctive relief or criminal prosecution independently of the registration program. A property owner or designated property manager who falls out of compliance with registration requirements risks a court-ordered closure of rental units until violations are remedied. Operators generally keep documentation of inspections, registrations, and corrective actions taken to demonstrate ongoing compliance across all applicable city codes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 152.24 makes clear that the city of Dilworth holds enforcement tools that go beyond the registration and inspection chapter alone, including the ability to seek court orders closing rental units that remain out of compliance. Tenants who observe ongoing fire, housing, zoning, or health and safety violations at their residence may report those conditions to the appropriate city department, which can act under its own codes independently of the registration ordinance. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what remedies may be available when a property is subject to city enforcement action under this provision.
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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