Fairmont, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 27 (2026) § 27-14
Fees and penalties
Operative Text
(a) Fees for licenses, renewals, inspections, re-inspections, violations of this chapter, penalties, reinstatement, and appeals, shall be in the amount set by resolution of the city council or in an ordinance adopting the city's fee schedule. All fees and penalties due and payable by the owner and not paid within thirty (30) days of the due date shall be considered delinquent and may be certified to the county auditor for collection with real estate taxes. (b) Upon notice from the city that a violation has occurred and/or exists on the property, a separate violation occurs for each day the violation continues. (c) A person who violates the provisions of this chapter or any of the statutes, regulations, or codes incorporated by reference herein may be charged with a misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 2021-03, 11-22-21; Ord. No. 2025-04, 7-28-25)
Fairmont Ch. 27 Rental Housing Standards § 27-14 establishes the framework for fees and penalties related to rental housing licensing, inspections, and code violations. Fee and penalty amounts are set by city council resolution or ordinance, and any unpaid amounts become delinquent after 30 days, at which point they may be collected alongside real estate taxes through the county auditor. Each day a violation continues after notice counts as a separate violation, and individuals who violate the chapter's provisions may face misdemeanor charges.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fairmont Ch. 27 § 27-14, compliant rental property operators generally stay current on all licensing, inspection, and violation fees within the 30-day payment window to avoid delinquency and potential tax-roll collection by the county auditor. Because each day a cited violation persists constitutes a new, separate violation, operators typically act promptly to correct any deficiency identified in a city notice. Repeated or unresolved violations can escalate to misdemeanor charges, so maintaining records of corrective actions and fee payments is a common practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fairmont Ch. 27 § 27-14 creates accountability mechanisms that can benefit tenants when a landlord fails to maintain the property in compliance with rental housing standards. Because violations accrue on a per-day basis after the city issues notice, unresolved conditions can generate mounting penalties against a non-compliant owner. Tenants who believe their rental unit has code violations may consider contacting the City of Fairmont to report conditions, and tenant-rights organizations can help explain how the city's enforcement and fee structure under § 27-14 may relate to their 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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