Emily, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 150 (2026) § 150.26
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(A) It shall be the responsibility of the occupants to conduct themselves in such a manner as not to cause the premises to be disorderly. Upon determination by the city that a registered premises was used in a disorderly manner, the city shall give notice to the registrant and occupant of the violation and direct the registrant and occupant to take steps to prevent further violations. (B) If another instance of substantiated disorderly use of registered premises occurs within three months of an incident for which a notice was given, the city shall notify the registrant and occupant of the violation, issue a citation to the tenant as a second violation consistent with the current resolution establishing fees for violations of this section, and shall also require the registrant and occupant to submit a written report of the actions taken, and proposed to be taken by the registrant and occupant to prevent further disorderly use of the premises. This written report shall be submitted to the city within five days of receipt of the notice of disorderly use of the response to all notices of disorderly use of the premises within the preceding three months. (C) If another instance of substantiated disorderly use of the registered premises occurs within three months after any two previous instances of disorderly use for which notices were given to the registrant and occupant pursuant to this section, the rental dwelling registrant must then initiate eviction proceedings. In the event of an eviction, and upon inspection of the dwelling, the tenant will be held responsible for any costs of repairs or cleaning required to bring the facility back into compliance with this section as a result of the actions of the tenant. (D) No adverse action shall be imposed upon the registrant where the instance of disorderly use of the registered premises occurred during the pendency of eviction proceedings. (E) A determination that the registered premises have been used in a disorderly manner shall be made upon a fair preponderance of the evidence to support such a determination. It shall not be necessary that criminal charges be brought in order to support a determination of disorderly use, nor shall the fact of dismissal or acquittal of such a criminal charge operate as a bar to adverse license action under this section. (F) Enforcement actions provided in this section shall not be exclusive, and the City Council may take any action with respect to a licensee, a tenant or the licensed premises as is authorized by the city code, state or federal law. (Ord. passed - -2012)
Emily Ch. 150 Rental Properties § 150.26 establishes a graduated response system for disorderly conduct at registered rental properties. When the city determines a property has been used in a disorderly manner, it issues notices to both the property registrant and the occupant, with escalating consequences for repeated violations within three-month windows — including citations, required written remediation plans, and ultimately mandatory eviction proceedings. A disorderly-use finding is based on a preponderance of evidence and does not require a criminal conviction or charge.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Emily Ch. 150 Rental Properties § 150.26, compliant property registrants generally maintain awareness of conduct occurring on their premises and respond promptly to any city notices of disorderly use. When a second substantiated violation occurs within three months, registrants are expected to submit a written report to the city within five days detailing corrective actions taken and planned. If a third substantiated violation occurs within a three-month window following two prior noticed incidents, the registrant is required to initiate eviction proceedings, and registrants are protected from adverse action during the pendency of those proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Emily Ch. 150 Rental Properties § 150.26 places direct responsibility on occupants to avoid conduct that renders the premises disorderly, and tenants who receive a notice of violation should be aware that a second substantiated incident within three months can result in a formal citation and a requirement that a written remediation plan be submitted to the city. A third substantiated incident within the applicable window can trigger mandatory eviction proceedings, and tenants may also be held financially responsible for repair or cleaning costs following an eviction under this section. Tenants who believe a disorderly-use determination was made in error may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization, as the provision specifies that findings are based on a preponderance of evidence rather than a criminal conviction.
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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