Faribault, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. V § 7-36
Purpose and scope
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(a) Purpose. It is the purpose of this article to assure that rental housing in the City of Faribault is decent, safe and sanitary and is operated and maintained so as not to become a nuisance to the neighborhood or to become an influence that fosters blight and deterioration or creates a disincentive for reinvestment in the community. The operation of residential rental properties is a business enterprise that entails certain responsibilities. Rental dwelling owners, agents, and property managers are responsible to take necessary reasonable actions to ensure that the persons who occupy such rental units, as well as neighboring properties, may pursue the quiet enjoyment of the normal activities of life in surroundings that are safe, secure, and sanitary, free from noise, nuisances and annoyances, free from unreasonable fears about safety of persons and property, and free of drugs and crime. (b) Scope. This article applies to rental dwelling units described herein that are rented or leased in whole or in part, including apartment buildings, town houses, single family and multifamily housing, guest and caretaker houses, and condominiums. It also includes any accessory structures of the rental dwellings, such as garages and storage buildings, and appurtenances such as sidewalks, driveways, and retaining walls, which are on the property of the rental dwelling. This article does not apply to on-campus college or university housing units; Minnesota Department of Health licensed rest homes; convalescent care facilities; licensed group homes; nursing homes; hotels; motels; or owner-occupied units.
Faribault Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. V § 7-36 establishes the city's foundational goals for its rental housing program: ensuring that rental units are decent, safe, and sanitary, and that their operation does not contribute to neighborhood blight or discourage community reinvestment. The article treats residential rental property ownership as a business with defined responsibilities, including protecting both occupants and neighboring properties from nuisances, unsafe conditions, and criminal activity. Its reach covers most privately rented housing types — apartments, townhouses, single-family homes, condominiums, and associated structures like garages and driveways — while exempting categories such as on-campus college housing, licensed care facilities, hotels, motels, and owner-occupied units.
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Under Faribault Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. V § 7-36, operators of rental dwellings — including apartment buildings, townhouses, single-family rentals, condominiums, and accessory structures on the same property — are expected to maintain their properties in a safe, sanitary, and nuisance-free condition as a core business responsibility. Compliant operators generally take proactive steps to address conditions that could generate noise complaints, safety hazards, or criminal activity affecting both tenants and neighboring properties. Owners and property managers should confirm whether their specific property type falls within the article's scope, noting that certain categories such as licensed care facilities, hotels, and owner-occupied units are explicitly excluded.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Faribault Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. V § 7-36 affirms that tenants of covered rental units — including apartments, townhouses, single-family rentals, and condominiums — have a recognized interest in quiet enjoyment of surroundings that are safe, secure, and free from nuisances, unreasonable safety fears, and criminal activity. Tenants who believe their rental property is not being maintained in accordance with this article's stated standards may consider contacting the City of Faribault's relevant code enforcement or housing inspection office to report concerns. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand how this provision interacts with other local and state housing protections.
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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