Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-195
Posted to prevent occupancy
Operative Text
Whenever any rental dwelling unit has been denied an initial license, had its license revoked, suspended, denied or not renewed it shall be posted by the building official, fire chief or authorized representative to prevent further occupancy. No person, other than the building official, fire chief or authorized representative shall remove or alter any posting. The building official, fire chief or authorized representative will post the date the rental dwelling unit shall be vacated and no person shall reside in, occupy or cause to be occupied that rental dwelling unit until the building official, fire chief or authorized representative permits it.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-195 establishes that when a rental dwelling unit loses its license — whether through denial, revocation, suspension, or non-renewal — the building official, fire chief, or their authorized representative must physically post the unit to prevent further occupancy. The posting includes a date by which the unit must be vacated, and no one may live in or occupy the unit after that date until an authorized official grants permission to return. Removing or altering the posted notice is also prohibited for anyone other than the designated officials.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-195, compliant property operators maintain their rental licenses in good standing to avoid the posting process entirely. If a unit is posted, operators generally work with the building official or fire chief to resolve the underlying licensing deficiency before seeking permission to re-occupy the unit. Interfering with or removing an official posting would itself constitute a violation, so operators typically leave all posted notices intact while pursuing the appropriate remediation steps.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-195 directly affects tenants living in units that have had their rental license denied, revoked, suspended, or not renewed, as those units may be officially posted with a vacate date. Tenants who receive notice of a posting may wish to document the situation, contact the Hopkins building official or fire chief's office to understand the timeline and conditions for re-occupancy, and reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on their options. Tenants should be aware that no one — including the landlord — is permitted to allow occupancy of a posted unit until the appropriate official authorizes it.
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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