Fridley, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 507 (2026) § 507.19
No Warranty By City
Operative Text
By enacting and undertaking to enforce this Chapter, neither the City nor its Council, agents, or employees warrant or guarantee the safety, fitness, or suitability of any dwelling in the City, and any representation to the contrary by any person is a misdemeanor. Owners or occupants should take whatever steps they deem appropriate to protect their interests, health, safety, and welfare. A warning in substantially the foregoing language will be printed on the face of the license. HISTORY Amended by Ord. 1419 on 3/11/2024
Fridley City Code § 507.19 makes clear that the City of Fridley, including its Council, agents, and employees, does not guarantee or warrant that any rental dwelling is safe, fit, or suitable for habitation simply because the City enforces its rental licensing and maintenance rules. Enforcement of Chapter 507 is not a seal of approval on any individual property. Additionally, any person who falsely claims that the City does provide such a warranty commits a misdemeanor, and this disclaimer is required to appear on the face of every rental license.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fridley City Code § 507.19, a rental license issued by the City carries an explicit disclaimer on its face stating that the City makes no warranty about a property's safety, fitness, or suitability. Compliant operators understand that holding a valid license does not shift their maintenance and habitability obligations to the City. Property owners and managers generally continue to independently assess and address conditions at their properties, recognizing that the City's enforcement role does not substitute for their own duty of care.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fridley City Code § 507.19 establishes that a rental property holding a City license is not thereby certified as safe or suitable — the City expressly disclaims any such warranty. Tenants are encouraged by the provision itself to take steps they consider appropriate to protect their own health, safety, and welfare. If a tenant has concerns about property conditions, general options include contacting the City's licensing or code enforcement office, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a legal aid resource familiar with Fridley's Chapter 507 requirements.
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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