Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-121
Toilet facilities
Operative Text
Within every rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit there shall be a nonhabitable room which is equipped with an approved flush water closet in good working condition. In a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit, such room shall have an entrance door which affords privacy. Said flush water closet shall be equipped with easily cleanable surfaces, shall be connected to an approved water system that at all times provides an adequate amount of running water under pressure to cause the water closet to be operated properly, and shall be connected to an approved sewer system.
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-121 requires that every rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit contain a dedicated, non-habitable room housing a functioning flush toilet. That room must have a door that provides privacy, and the toilet itself must feature easily cleanable surfaces, a continuous supply of pressurized running water sufficient to operate it properly, and a connection to an approved sewer system. The rule establishes a baseline sanitation standard that applies to all covered rental properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-121, compliant rental property operators ensure that each covered unit contains a non-habitable bathroom with a privacy door and a flush toilet in good working order. Operators generally maintain the toilet's cleanable surfaces, verify that water pressure remains adequate for proper flushing at all times, and confirm that both the water supply and sewer connections meet approved standards. Routine inspections and prompt repairs to plumbing components are among the practices associated with ongoing compliance.
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 § 8-121 gives renters the right to a private, non-habitable bathroom equipped with a properly functioning flush toilet connected to approved water and sewer systems. If a toilet is broken, lacks adequate water pressure, or the bathroom lacks a functioning privacy door, that condition may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe this standard is not being met can document the issue, notify their landlord in writing, and explore options such as filing a complaint with the relevant local housing or code-enforcement authority or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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