Golden Valley, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 16, art. III § 16-63
Owner and Tenant Responsibilities
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(a) Owner. (1) Owners of rental dwellings shall construct and maintain said dwellings in accordance with the requirements of the City Code. (2) No person shall lease to another for occupancy any rental dwelling which does not comply with the applicable fire prevention provisions of the City Code. (b) Tenant. (1) Each tenant of a rental dwelling shall keep in a clean and sanitary condition that part of the dwelling and related premises which that person occupies or controls. (2) No person shall occupy any rental dwelling which does not comply with the applicable fire prevention provisions of the City Code.
Golden Valley City Code ch. 16, art. III § 16-63 establishes shared responsibilities between rental property owners and their tenants. Owners are required to build and maintain rental dwellings in compliance with the City Code, and neither owners nor tenants may lease or occupy a unit that fails to meet the city's fire prevention standards. Tenants, in turn, are responsible for keeping the portions of the dwelling and surrounding premises that they occupy or control in a clean and sanitary state.
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Under Golden Valley City Code ch. 16, art. III § 16-63, compliant rental property operators generally ensure that their dwellings are constructed and continuously maintained in accordance with all applicable City Code requirements. Before leasing a unit, operators typically verify that the property meets the city's fire prevention provisions, since leasing a non-compliant unit is expressly prohibited. Routine inspections and prompt remediation of code deficiencies are practices commonly associated with meeting these obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Golden Valley City Code ch. 16, art. III § 16-63 gives tenants both responsibilities and protections: tenants must keep their occupied or controlled areas clean and sanitary, but they also have the right to occupy only a dwelling that meets the city's fire prevention standards. If a unit appears to fall short of those fire prevention requirements, tenants may have grounds to raise a code-compliance concern with the relevant Golden Valley municipal authority or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Golden Valley or Minnesota housing law can help residents understand the options available to them under this provision.
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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