Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-119
Minimum standards for basic equipment and facilities
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No person shall occupy as owner or let to another for occupancy any rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit, for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, and eating therein, which does not comply with the requirements of sections 8-120 -- 8-126 .
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-119 establishes a baseline rule: no rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit may be occupied or rented out for residential purposes — including living, sleeping, cooking, and eating — unless it meets the minimum equipment and facilities standards set out in sections 8-120 through 8-126. The provision applies to both the act of renting a unit to someone and the act of moving into one as an owner-occupant. In effect, it ties the legal use of any rental dwelling to compliance with a defined set of physical standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-119 of the Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV, compliant rental operators generally ensure that every dwelling unit they offer or rent out for residential use meets all of the equipment and facilities requirements detailed in sections 8-120 through 8-126 before a tenant takes occupancy. This means conducting pre-occupancy reviews of each unit's basic systems and facilities against those enumerated standards. Operators who maintain ongoing inspection and maintenance programs are better positioned to keep their properties in continuous 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 § 8-119 establishes that tenants have a right to occupy only rental dwellings that meet the minimum equipment and facilities standards found in sections 8-120 through 8-126. If a unit appears to fall short of those standards, tenants may have grounds to raise the violation as a defense in certain legal proceedings or to file a complaint with the appropriate local housing authority. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Excelsior's housing code can help clarify which specific standards under sections 8-120 through 8-126 may apply to a given 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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