Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-138
Facilities to function
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Every supplied facility, piece of equipment, or utility required under city ordinances, and every chimney and flue, shall be installed and maintained and shall function effectively in a safe, sound, and working condition.
Under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-138, every facility, piece of equipment, utility, chimney, and flue that city ordinances require to be supplied in a rental property must be properly installed, kept in good repair, and operate effectively in a safe and sound manner. The rule covers the full lifecycle of these items — from initial installation through ongoing maintenance — and does not allow for partial or degraded functionality. Both the condition and the performance of each covered item must meet this standard at all times.
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Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-138 places the responsibility for installation and ongoing maintenance of all required facilities, equipment, utilities, chimneys, and flues squarely on the property operator. Compliant operators routinely conduct inspections to confirm that each covered item is not merely present but is functioning effectively, safely, and soundly. Maintenance records, prompt repair of deficiencies, and documented chimney or flue inspections are practices commonly associated with meeting this standard.
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 § 8-138 establishes a tenant's right to have all required facilities, equipment, utilities, chimneys, and flues in their unit installed correctly and kept in safe, sound, and effective working order. If a covered item is broken, deteriorating, or not functioning as required, that condition may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe this standard is not being met may consider documenting the issue in writing, notifying the landlord formally, contacting the relevant Excelsior municipal code enforcement office, or reaching out to a local 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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