Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-246
Determining whether dwelling is substandard; points required; major violations
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(a) A rental dwelling structure shall be considered substandard if at least one dwelling unit within the structure scores 25 or more points or the entire structure scores more than the points shown below based on the number of units within the structure: Number of Units | Points 1 | 25 2 | 30 3 | 35 4 | 40 5 or more | 10 per unit; or (b) Any single violation scoring six or more points is considered a major violation. (c) For the purposes of the point calculation in this section, any combination of four rooming units or shared bath units shall constitute one dwelling unit. Points for a violation in a common area of the structure outside a dwelling unit will not be cumulative on a unit-by-unit basis. However, 25 or more points in the common areas of a structure, including, but not limited to, the entryways, corridors, community rooms, exterior walls and roof, will constitute a substandard structure.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-246 establishes a point-based system for classifying rental dwellings as substandard. A structure reaches substandard status when a single unit accumulates 25 or more points, when the overall structure exceeds a threshold that scales with the number of units (ranging from 25 points for a single-unit building to 10 points per unit for structures with five or more units), or when common areas alone accumulate 25 or more points. Any individual violation that scores six or more points is automatically classified as a major violation, regardless of the total point tally.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-246 generally maintain records of inspection findings and track point totals at both the unit level and the structure level, including common areas such as entryways, corridors, and exterior walls. Compliant operators are attentive to any single deficiency that could score six or more points, since such items are classified as major violations independent of cumulative totals. Staying current on repairs across all areas of a property—not just individual units—helps operators avoid the thresholds that trigger a substandard designation under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-246, tenants have an interest in understanding that their dwelling can be declared substandard based on point totals assigned to code violations, whether those violations exist inside their unit, across the building's units collectively, or in shared common areas. A single serious deficiency scoring six or more points qualifies as a major violation on its own. Tenants who believe their building may meet the substandard thresholds described in this section can document conditions, contact the relevant Hopkins municipal authority to request an inspection, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to learn about 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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