Eden Valley, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 153 (2026) § 153.09
HEALTH DEPARTMENT INSPECTION
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The Meeker and/or Stearns County Health Department and/or the City Compliance Officer shall have the right to inspect any dwelling, whether rental or owner-occupied, to enforce sanitation requirements. (Ord. passed 4-6-2016)
Eden Valley Ch. 153 Rental Code § 153.09 establishes that the Meeker and/or Stearns County Health Department and the City Compliance Officer each hold authority to inspect any dwelling in Eden Valley—rental or owner-occupied—for the purpose of enforcing sanitation standards. The provision does not limit inspection authority to a particular type of housing; it applies broadly across all residential properties. This rule was adopted by ordinance on April 6, 2016.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Eden Valley Ch. 153 Rental Code § 153.09, compliant property operators generally maintain their rental units in a condition that meets applicable sanitation requirements at all times, not only when an inspection is anticipated. Operators familiar with this provision understand that both county health officials and the City Compliance Officer may exercise inspection authority, so keeping documentation of maintenance and sanitation practices is a common practice. Staying current with local sanitation standards helps ensure that any inspection conducted under § 153.09 proceeds without issue.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Eden Valley Ch. 153 Rental Code § 153.09 gives both the Meeker and/or Stearns County Health Department and the City Compliance Officer the authority to inspect rental dwellings to enforce sanitation requirements. Tenants who believe their unit has sanitation deficiencies may have the option of contacting one of these agencies to request an inspection or file a complaint. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand what sanitation standards apply and what remedies may be available 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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