Gaylord, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 151 (2026) § 151.53
INJUNCTIONS AGAINST ILLEGAL USE
Operative Text
In case any basement, cellar, dwelling or dwelling unit, premises, rooming unit or rooming house is maintained or used or is proposed to be used in violation of this chapter or any amendment or supplement thereto or contrary to any provision of any rule or regulation adopted by ordinance as herein provided, the city in addition to other remedies provided by law, may take appropriate action or proceedings to prevent the maintenance or use to restrain, correct or abate the violation. (Ord. 253, passed 10-5-2005)
Section 151.53 of the Gaylord Housing Code authorizes the city to pursue legal action—including injunctions and abatement proceedings—against any basement, cellar, dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, or rooming house that is being used, maintained, or proposed to be used in violation of Chapter 151 or its associated rules and regulations. This remedy is available in addition to any other legal tools the city may already have. The provision applies both to ongoing violations and to anticipated violations before they fully materialize.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Gaylord Ch. 151 § 151.53, the city holds authority to seek court-ordered relief to stop, correct, or abate housing code violations—not merely to issue fines. Operators who maintain residential properties in compliance with Chapter 151 and all adopted rules and regulations reduce their exposure to injunctive proceedings, which can compel immediate corrective action or halt use of a property altogether. Keeping documentation of maintenance, inspections, and code-compliance efforts is a practice commonly associated with compliant property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Gaylord Ch. 151 § 151.53 gives the city the power to take legal action to stop or correct housing code violations in dwellings, rooming houses, and similar residential spaces—which can be a meaningful tool when conditions in a rental unit fall below code standards. Tenants who believe their unit is being maintained in violation of Chapter 151 may consider reporting conditions to the appropriate city authority, which can trigger the city's enforcement powers under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options may be available when city enforcement or other remedies are relevant 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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