Hastings, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 157 (2026) § 157.03
Adoption Of International Property Maintenance Code
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1. The International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) is adopted per City Code Chapter 156.01. (Prior code, § 17.03) HISTORY Amended by Ord. 2023-15 on 9/18/2023
Section 157.03 of Hastings' Structure Maintenance Code formally incorporates the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) into local law by reference, through the mechanism established in City Code Chapter 156.01. This means the standards and requirements set out in the IPMC carry the force of local ordinance in Hastings. The provision was most recently updated by Ordinance 2023-15, adopted on September 18, 2023.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 157.03, rental residential property owners and managers in Hastings are subject to the full set of maintenance and safety standards contained in the International Property Maintenance Code, as locally adopted. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the IPMC's requirements—covering areas such as structural integrity, sanitation, and habitability—and maintain their properties accordingly. Because the IPMC was re-adopted through Ord. 2023-15 in 2023, it is worth confirming which edition of the IPMC is currently in effect under City Code Chapter 156.01.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 157.03 means that tenants in Hastings rental properties are protected by the maintenance and habitability standards of the International Property Maintenance Code, which has local legal force. If a rental unit appears to fall short of those standards, tenants may have recourse through local code enforcement channels, and the existence of a code violation under § 157.03 may be relevant in housing-related proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Hastings municipal code can help explain what the IPMC standards cover and what general options exist for addressing potential violations.
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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