Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-102
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All multiple-tenant residential buildings and premises of such buildings, including all rental dwellings and rental dwelling units, as those terms are defined in section 8-103 , within the city shall conform to the requirements of this article, irrespective of when the building, rental dwelling, or rental dwelling unit may have been constructed, altered, or repaired. Notwithstanding any term or provision to the contrary, this article shall not apply to commercial or nonresidential buildings or to dwellings in which only one dwelling unit is rented or leased or is available for rent or lease.
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-102 establishes the scope of Article IV's rental housing requirements: they apply to all multi-tenant residential buildings and their premises — regardless of how old the structure is or when it was last altered or repaired. The article's rules do not extend to commercial or nonresidential buildings, nor to any dwelling where only a single unit is rented, leased, or made available for rent or lease. In short, the age or renovation history of a covered building is irrelevant to whether the article's standards apply.
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Under § 8-102, operators of multi-tenant residential properties in Excelsior — no matter when those properties were built, renovated, or repaired — are generally expected to bring their buildings and premises into compliance with the full requirements of Article IV. Owners of single-unit rentals or purely commercial properties fall outside this article's reach and are not subject to its mandates. Compliant operators of covered buildings typically audit all rental dwelling units, as defined in § 8-103, to confirm that every applicable Article IV standard is met across the entire premises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-102 means that tenants living in multi-tenant residential buildings in Excelsior are entitled to the protections Article IV provides, regardless of how old their building is or when it was last renovated. If a tenant believes their building or unit is not meeting Article IV's standards, general enforcement paths can include raising the violation as a defense in relevant proceedings or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on next steps. Tenants in buildings where only one unit is rented should be aware that § 8-102 explicitly places those situations outside this article's coverage.
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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