Grand Rapids, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 28 (2026) § 28-1
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The city recognizes the need for an organized, systematic inspection program of residential rental units within the City of Grand Rapids in order to ensure that rental units meet city and state housing safety, health, fire, building and zoning codes, and to provide a more effective system for compelling the correction of code violations and the proper maintenance of rental property within the city. Further, the most effective system to provide for rental inspections is the creation of a program requiring the registration of all residential rental units within the city so that an orderly inspection schedule can be undertaken by the city building inspection and fire departments. This registration program is intended to protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the entire community. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 21-02-01 on 2/22/2021
Grand Rapids Chapter 28, § 28-1 establishes the foundational purpose of the city's Rental Housing Code: to create a systematic, registration-based inspection program for all residential rental units. The goal is to ensure that rental properties comply with applicable city and state codes covering safety, health, fire, building, and zoning standards. By requiring registration, the city aims to maintain an orderly inspection schedule and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the broader community.
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Under Grand Rapids Ch. 28 § 28-1, the city's rental inspection program is built on a registration requirement, meaning compliant operators generally ensure their rental units are registered with the city as the foundational step toward participation in the inspection schedule. Property owners and managers who keep their units registered and maintained in accordance with city and state housing, fire, building, and zoning codes are aligned with the program's core objectives. Staying current with registration and proactively addressing maintenance issues reflects the kind of ongoing compliance the program is designed to encourage.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Grand Rapids Ch. 28 § 28-1 signals that tenants in the city have a right to live in rental units that meet health, safety, fire, building, and zoning standards, backed by a city-administered inspection and registration program. If a tenant believes their unit is not being maintained in compliance with applicable codes, general enforcement paths include contacting the Grand Rapids building inspection or fire departments, which are the agencies identified in this provision as responsible for conducting inspections. Tenant-rights organizations in the Grand Rapids area can also help residents understand how the registration and inspection program may apply to their housing 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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