Frazee, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 2 (2026) § 9-2-23
ENFORCEMENT; MISDEMEANOR VIOLATION; PENALTIES
Operative Text
A. Nothing in this chapter prevents the City from taking enforcement action under any of its Fire, Housing, Zoning, Health, Safety or other Codes or ordinances and State laws for violations thereof, or from seeking injunctive relief and criminal prosecution for violations of any ordinance, code or law. B. Nothing contained in this chapter prevents the City from seeking injunctive relief against a property owner or designated property manager who fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this chapter or from obtaining an order closing such rental units for violations of this chapter. C. Violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor. Each separate day on which a continuing violation occurs is a separate violation. Administrative penalty provisions of title 1, chapter 4, article B of this Code also apply. (Ord. 151, 9-10-2018)
Frazee Ch. 2 Rental Units § 9-2-23 establishes that violations of the city's rental unit chapter are treated as misdemeanors under local law. Each day a violation continues counts as a separate, distinct offense. The city retains the authority to pursue multiple enforcement paths simultaneously, including injunctive relief, criminal prosecution, and administrative penalties under the city's general penalty provisions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-2-23, property owners and designated property managers who fail to comply with the rental unit chapter face overlapping enforcement mechanisms, including misdemeanor charges, court-ordered injunctions, and potential closure of rental units. Because each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense, compliant operators generally act promptly to correct any identified deficiency rather than allowing it to persist. Operators also remain subject to the administrative penalty framework found in Title 1, Chapter 4, Article B of the Frazee City Code, in addition to any criminal or civil proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-2-23 gives the City of Frazee broad authority to act on behalf of the public when rental unit rules are violated, including seeking court orders and pursuing misdemeanor charges against non-compliant property owners. Tenants who believe their landlord is violating the rental unit chapter may report concerns to the city, which can independently pursue enforcement through multiple legal channels. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents of Frazee understand how the city's enforcement powers under § 9-2-23 may relate to conditions in their rental unit.
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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