Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-245
Deficiency point system to be established by building official, fire chief or authorized representative
Operative Text
(a) The building official, fire chief or authorized representative shall cause to be prepared and shall keep on file for public inspection a rental licensing inspection deficiency point system used in the point calculation procedure provided in this article. He shall assign points according to the severity of each code violation on a scale from one up to the maximum points possible for such violation. (b) Except when otherwise provided by state law, conditions in the design or structure of a building, such as, but not limited to, the size and dimension of rooms and windows and the electrical and plumbing systems that were legal under existing codes when built shall not be violations as long as they are maintained in good repair. (c) A violation shall receive maximum points when a required item is completely absent, completely fails to perform its function, or is imminently hazardous to the health or safety of the occupants..
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-245 establishes a deficiency point system that the building official, fire chief, or their authorized representative must create and maintain for public inspection. This system assigns points to code violations based on their severity, with the most serious violations—those involving completely absent required items, total functional failure, or imminent hazards to occupant health or safety—receiving the maximum possible points. Conditions that were legally built under codes in effect at the time of construction are generally not treated as violations, provided they are kept in good repair.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-245, compliant rental property operators familiarize themselves with the publicly available deficiency point schedule maintained by the building official or fire chief. Operators generally ensure that all required systems and components are present, functional, and free of hazards, since completely absent or non-functioning items trigger maximum point assessments. For older buildings, operators typically document that original construction met the codes in force at the time and maintain those legacy systems in good repair to avoid violations.
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 § 20-245 gives tenants the right to inspect the deficiency point schedule, which is a public document kept on file by the building official or fire chief. If a rental unit has conditions that appear to be completely absent required features, non-functional systems, or imminent health and safety hazards, those conditions are subject to maximum point penalties under the inspection system. Tenants who believe their unit has uncorrected violations may contact the Hopkins building or fire department to inquire about inspection records, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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