Fridley, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 507 (2026) § 507.17
Appeal
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1. Any person contesting a citation or decision associated with violations of this Chapter may file an appeal pursuant to the Appeals and Administrative Citations chapter of the Code. 2. Within 14 business days of a determination by the Hearing Examiner, any person contesting that decision may appeal to the Council by submitting a written appeal to the City Clerk. At its next regular meeting following the Hearing Examiner's decision, the Council will affirm, repeal, or modify that decision. 3. The filing of an appeal will stay all proceedings, unless such a stay would cause imminent peril to life, health, safety or property. HISTORY Amended by Ord. 1419 on 3/11/2024
Fridley Ch. 507 § 507.17 establishes a two-stage appeal process for anyone who disputes a citation or decision issued under the residential rental property maintenance and licensing rules. First, an appeal may be filed with a Hearing Examiner under the city's Appeals and Administrative Citations procedures. If still unsatisfied, the contesting party has 14 business days from the Hearing Examiner's determination to bring a written appeal to the City Council, which will then affirm, repeal, or modify the decision at its next regular meeting. Filing an appeal generally pauses all related proceedings, except where a stay would create an imminent threat to life, health, safety, or property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fridley Ch. 507 § 507.17, property owners and managers who receive a citation or adverse decision related to residential rental property maintenance have a defined path to contest that outcome. A compliant operator typically tracks all citation dates carefully, since the second-level appeal to the City Council must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk within 14 business days of the Hearing Examiner's ruling. Operators should also be aware that while an appeal generally stays enforcement proceedings, that protection does not apply when conditions pose an imminent threat to life, health, safety, or property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fridley Ch. 507 § 507.17 gives any person — including tenants — the right to contest a citation or decision made under the city's residential rental property maintenance chapter. If a Hearing Examiner's ruling is still unsatisfactory, a written appeal can be submitted to the City Clerk within 14 business days for review by the City Council at its next regular meeting. Tenants who believe this process applies to their situation may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand which appeal stage is appropriate and what documentation to gather.
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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