Elk River, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. III § 30-154
Property maintenance code
Operative Text
The current adopted version of the International Property Maintenance Code, three copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk of the City of Elk River, being marked and designated as the International Property Maintenance Code as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is adopted as the property maintenance code of the city for the purposes of this article relative to the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said property maintenance code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this article, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in section 30-155 of this division.
Elk River Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. III § 30-154 formally adopts the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), as published by the International Code Council, as the city's official property maintenance standard. Three reference copies are kept on file with the Elk River City Clerk. The IPMC's full set of regulations, penalties, and conditions carries the force of local law, subject to any local modifications specified in § 30-155.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 30-154, property owners and managers in Elk River are expected to maintain their buildings and structures in compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code as locally adopted. A compliant operator familiarizes themselves with the IPMC's standards — covering areas such as structural integrity, sanitation, and habitability — and stays aware of any Elk River-specific modifications found in § 30-155. Reviewing the reference copies on file with the City Clerk is one way to confirm the exact adopted version in effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 30-154 means that tenants in Elk River are entitled to housing that meets the standards of the International Property Maintenance Code, which addresses conditions like structural safety, heating, plumbing, and general habitability. When conditions in a rental unit appear to fall short of those standards, tenants generally have options such as filing a complaint with the city's code enforcement office or raising a code violation as a defense in relevant legal proceedings. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand which avenue may apply to their situation under § 30-154 and the broader article.
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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