Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-117
Maintenance of driving and parking areas
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The owner of a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit shall be responsible for providing and maintaining in good condition paved and delineated parking areas and driveways for tenants.
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-117 places the responsibility for parking areas and driveways squarely on rental property owners, not tenants. Specifically, any paved and delineated parking areas and driveways associated with a rental dwelling must be kept in good condition throughout the tenancy. The rule applies to the physical upkeep of these surfaces and their markings, ensuring they remain functional and properly defined.
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Under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-117, compliant rental property operators routinely inspect paved parking areas and driveways for deterioration such as cracking, potholing, or fading delineation markings, and arrange timely repairs to keep these surfaces in good condition. Maintenance records and inspection logs are commonly used to document ongoing upkeep of these areas. Operators generally treat both the pavement surface and the painted or marked delineation as separate maintenance obligations, ensuring neither is allowed to fall into disrepair.
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 § 8-117 establishes that tenants in rental dwellings have a right to parking areas and driveways that are paved, properly delineated, and maintained in good condition by the property owner. If these areas are deteriorating or markings are no longer visible, tenants may have grounds to raise the owner's failure to comply with this provision, including by reporting the condition to the relevant local code enforcement or housing authority. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Excelsior's local ordinances can help tenants understand the full range of options available to them.
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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