Golden Valley, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 16, art. III § 16-68
Violation a Misdemeanor
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Every person who violates a section, paragraph or provision of this article when such person performs an act thereby prohibited or declared unlawful or fails to act when such failure is thereby prohibited or declared unlawful, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as for a misdemeanor except as otherwise stated in specific provisions hereof.
Golden Valley City Code ch. 16, art. III § 16-68 establishes that any violation of the rental housing article—whether by doing something the article prohibits or failing to do something the article requires—is classified as a misdemeanor under Minnesota law. A conviction can result in criminal punishment, though specific provisions within the article may set out different penalties for particular violations. This provision functions as a general enforcement backstop for the entire article.
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Under Golden Valley City Code ch. 16, art. III § 16-68, operators who manage rental properties in Golden Valley are generally expected to maintain full compliance with every section and paragraph of Article III, since any prohibited act or unlawful omission can expose a responsible party to misdemeanor criminal liability. Compliant operators typically keep current with all rental licensing requirements, inspection obligations, and other duties spelled out in the article. Where specific provisions carry their own stated penalties, those terms govern; otherwise, this section's misdemeanor standard applies.
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 § 16-68 means that landlord violations of the rental housing article are not merely civil matters—they can constitute misdemeanor offenses subject to criminal prosecution. Tenants who believe a landlord has violated a provision of Article III may report the conduct to Golden Valley's code enforcement or city attorney's office, which have authority to pursue criminal charges. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Golden Valley or Hennepin County can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes are available.
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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