Golden Valley, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 16, art. III § 16-64
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(a) Notice. Whenever the Code Official determines that a rental dwelling, a building of which such dwelling is a part, or any portion thereof violates any section of the City Code or that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation exists, notice shall be given in the manner set forth in Section 107 of the City's Property Maintenance Code, provided in all instances such notice shall also be provided to the applicable owner, if such Section 107 does not require such notice to be sent to the owner. (b) Emergency Orders. Whenever the Code Official finds that an emergency exists in relation to the enforcement of the provisions of this article which requires immediate action to protect the health, safety or welfare of occupants of any rental dwelling, a building of which such dwelling is a part, or any portion thereof, the Code Official may issue an order reciting the existence of such emergency and requiring that such action be taken as deemed necessary to meet the emergency, notwithstanding any other provision of this article.
Golden Valley City Code ch. 16, art. III § 16-64 establishes the process by which the Code Official communicates violations and emergencies related to rental dwellings. When a violation is found or reasonably suspected, formal notice must be issued following the procedures in Section 107 of the City's Property Maintenance Code, and the property owner must always receive that notice. In urgent situations threatening the health, safety, or welfare of occupants, the Code Official has authority to issue an emergency order requiring immediate corrective action, bypassing the standard procedural timeline.
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Under Golden Valley City Code ch. 16, art. III § 16-64, compliant rental property operators generally maintain current contact information on file with the city so that any notices of violation reach them promptly. Because the provision guarantees that owners receive notice even when Section 107 of the Property Maintenance Code would not otherwise require it, operators who stay informed about their properties are better positioned to respond within any applicable timeframes. When an emergency order is issued, the Code Official may require immediate action regardless of other procedural steps, so operators typically have plans in place to address urgent habitability concerns quickly.
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 § 16-64 provides that when a code violation is found or suspected in a rental dwelling, formal notice must be issued and the property owner must be informed. Tenants who believe a violation exists in their rental unit may contact the Golden Valley Code Official to prompt an inspection, which could trigger the notice process described in this provision. If conditions pose an immediate threat to health or safety, the Code Official has authority under § 16-64(b) to issue an emergency order requiring swift corrective action; tenants facing such conditions may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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