Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-114
Rodent harborage prohibited in public areas
Operative Text
No owner of a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit shall accumulate or permit the accumulation of boxes, lumber, scrap metal, or any other materials in such a manner that may provide a rodent harborage in or about shared or public areas of a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit or its premises. Materials stored by the owner or permitted to be stored by the owner shall be stacked neatly.
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-114 prohibits rental property owners from allowing materials such as boxes, lumber, or scrap metal to pile up in shared or public areas of a rental property in ways that could shelter rodents. The rule applies to the building itself and its surrounding premises. Any materials that are stored or permitted to be stored by the owner must be kept in neat, orderly stacks rather than left in disarray.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-114, compliant rental property operators routinely inspect shared and public areas — such as hallways, basements, yards, and storage spaces — to ensure that no accumulation of boxes, lumber, scrap metal, or similar materials is left in a condition that could harbor rodents. Materials that must be kept on the premises are stored in neat, organized stacks rather than haphazard piles. Operators also establish clear policies for what tenants or contractors may store in common areas, since the owner bears responsibility for accumulations they permit.
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 § 8-114 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when shared or public areas of their rental property — such as common hallways, yards, or utility spaces — contain cluttered piles of materials that could attract or shelter rodents. Tenants who observe such conditions may document them with photographs and dates, report the issue to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available options. If a violation is cited, tenants may also be able to reference this provision in any related housing complaint or proceeding.
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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