Good Thunder, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 151 (2026) § 151.02
PURPOSE
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(A) The purpose of this chapter is to provide safeguards to protect life, health, property and public welfare of the citizens of the city by regulating the use, occupancy, location and upkeep of all residential rental property, buildings and structures within the limits of the city. It is the desire of the city to protect the interests of the property owner, the tenant, adjoining property owners and the community as a whole. (B) Objectives of this chapter include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Protect and preserve the stability of residential areas of the city; (2) The prevention and correction of housing conditions that adversely affect life, safety, health and general well-being of residents; (3) The prevention of blighted and deteriorating housing in the city; (4) The prevention of overcrowding of rental dwellings; and (5) The preservation of the value of land and buildings in the city. (2001 Code, § 13.020) (Ord. 13, passed 6-2-2014)
Good Thunder Ch. 151 Residential Rental Properties § 151.02 establishes the overarching purpose of the city's residential rental property regulations. The chapter is designed to protect the life, health, property, and public welfare of Good Thunder residents by governing how rental properties are used, occupied, located, and maintained. Its stated objectives include preserving neighborhood stability, preventing unsafe or deteriorating housing conditions, avoiding overcrowding, and maintaining property values throughout the city.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Good Thunder Ch. 151 § 151.02 signals that the city's rental property framework is built around maintaining safe, well-kept, and properly occupied housing stock. Operators who stay current with local inspection requirements, address maintenance issues promptly, and avoid overcrowding their units are generally acting in alignment with the chapter's stated objectives. Understanding this foundational purpose section can help property owners contextualize the more specific requirements found elsewhere in Chapter 151.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Good Thunder Ch. 151 § 151.02 makes clear that the city's rental regulations exist, in part, to protect tenant health, safety, and well-being alongside the interests of property owners and the broader community. Tenants who believe their rental unit falls short of the standards this chapter is meant to uphold may consider contacting the city of Good Thunder directly to learn about available complaint or inspection processes. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minnesota municipal housing codes can also help residents understand how this purpose provision connects to enforceable standards in the rest of Chapter 151.
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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