Grand Rapids, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 28 (2026) § 28-52
Inspection Access
Operative Text
All premises registered pursuant to this chapter shall be made available for inspection by the city at any reasonable time. The city shall provide reasonable advance notice to the owner, or to the resident agent in the case of a non-resident owner. If denied access at any reasonable time while attempting to inspect, the city may suspend or revoke the registration permit upon written notice to the occupant, owner and resident agent, and subject to the right of appeal as provided in section 28-76. The suspension or revocation shall remain in effect until inspection has been permitted and any violations found are corrected. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 21-02-01 on 2/22/2021
Grand Rapids City Code § 28-52 requires that all registered rental properties be made available for city inspection at any reasonable time, with reasonable advance notice given to the owner or resident agent beforehand. If the city is denied access during an inspection attempt, it may suspend or revoke the property's registration permit after providing written notice to the occupant, owner, and resident agent. That suspension or revocation stays in place until the city is allowed to inspect and any violations discovered are corrected; owners and agents retain the right to appeal under § 28-76.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 28-52, compliant rental property operators generally ensure that city inspectors can access registered premises at any reasonable time and respond promptly when the city provides advance notice of an inspection. Denying access can trigger suspension or revocation of the registration permit, which remains in effect until inspection is completed and any cited violations are resolved. Operators who receive a suspension or revocation notice should be aware that § 28-76 provides an appeal process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 28-52 of the Grand Rapids Rental Housing Code establishes that the city has the authority to inspect registered rental properties, and that a landlord's refusal to allow inspection can result in suspension or revocation of the property's registration permit. Tenants who receive written notice of a permit suspension or revocation related to denied inspection access may want to document that notice and understand that the suspension remains in effect until inspection occurs and violations are corrected. Tenants can contact the City of Grand Rapids or a local tenant-rights organization to learn more about how this provision may relate 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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