Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-217
Access for inspection
Operative Text
Each occupant of a rental dwelling unit shall give the owner or the owner's agent access to any part of such rental dwelling unit at reasonable times for the purpose of effecting inspection, maintenance, repairs or alterations as are necessary to comply with the provisions of this article. If any owner, owner's agent or tenant of a rental dwelling unit fails or refuses to permit entry to the rental dwelling unit under their control for an inspection pursuant to this article, the building official, fire chief or authorized representative may seek a court order authorizing such inspection.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-217 establishes a mutual access framework for rental dwelling units in Hopkins. Tenants are required to allow owners or their agents entry at reasonable times for inspections, maintenance, repairs, or alterations needed to meet the article's housing standards. If either a tenant or an owner blocks an inspection, the building official, fire chief, or their authorized representative is empowered to seek a court order to gain entry.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-217, compliant property owners and managers schedule inspections, maintenance visits, and repair work at times that are reasonable given the tenant's circumstances. Operators generally provide advance notice of entry and limit visits to purposes directly tied to the article's compliance requirements. When access is denied, the ordinance provides a legal pathway through the courts rather than self-help entry.
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 § 20-217 gives tenants the assurance that any required access must occur at reasonable times and only for legitimate purposes such as inspections, maintenance, repairs, or necessary alterations. Tenants retain the right to expect that entry follows the article's standards, and if disputes arise over improper access demands, local tenant-rights organizations or the city's building official can be consulted for guidance. It is worth noting that the provision applies both ways — unreasonably refusing a lawful inspection request can result in a court-ordered entry.
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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