Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-113
Rodent harborage prohibited in occupied areas
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No occupant of a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit shall accumulate materials in such a manner that may provide a rodent harborage in or about any rental dwelling, rental dwelling unit, or building. Stored materials shall be stacked neatly.
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-113 establishes that occupants of rental dwellings may not allow materials to pile up in ways that could shelter or harbor rodents in or around their unit or building. The rule also requires that any stored materials be kept neatly stacked. This provision applies to conditions in and immediately around occupied rental spaces, placing responsibility on the occupant for how materials are stored.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-113, the obligation to avoid rodent harborage conditions falls on occupants, but compliant property operators typically include clear storage and housekeeping standards in their lease agreements to reinforce this requirement. Landlords and property managers generally conduct periodic inspections to identify accumulations of materials that could attract or shelter rodents, and they document any findings in writing. Maintaining common areas and communicating expectations to tenants about neat stacking of stored materials are practices consistent with operating a property in compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-113 places a direct duty on rental occupants to avoid accumulating materials in ways that could harbor rodents and to keep stored items neatly stacked. Tenants who receive a notice of violation related to this provision may wish to review the specific conditions cited and understand what corrective steps are generally expected. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help tenants understand how this provision interacts with any related habitability rights or lease terms that may apply to their situation.
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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