Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-141
Maximum density; minimum space, use, and location requirements
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No person shall occupy or permit or let to be occupied any rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the requirements of sections 8-142 -- 8-145 .
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-141 establishes that rental dwellings and rental dwelling units must meet specific density, space, use, and location standards — detailed in sections 8-142 through 8-145 — before anyone may live in them. The rule applies to the act of occupying a unit as well as to allowing or renting one out for residential use. Any rental dwelling that falls short of those cross-referenced requirements is effectively off-limits for habitation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-141, compliant operators ensure that every rental dwelling and rental dwelling unit they offer or rent out satisfies the density, space, use, and location standards set out in sections 8-142 through 8-145 before a tenant takes occupancy. This means conducting due diligence on each unit's compliance with those cross-referenced requirements as part of the leasing process. Permitting or facilitating occupancy of a non-compliant unit — even passively — falls within the conduct this provision addresses.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 8-141 of the Excelsior Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to question whether their rental dwelling meets the minimum density, space, use, and location requirements found in sections 8-142 through 8-145. If a unit appears to fall short of those standards, tenants may have grounds to raise the violation with local code enforcement or housing authorities, or to use the non-compliance as a defense in relevant legal proceedings. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Excelsior's housing code can help clarify what options are available.
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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