Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-272
Lease provision required
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All tenant leases shall contain crime-free and drug-free provisions or the equivalent that prohibits the disorderly behavior identified in this division.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-272 establishes that every residential lease in the jurisdiction must include language—whether labeled 'crime-free and drug-free' or worded equivalently—that expressly prohibits the disorderly conduct defined elsewhere in this division. The rule operates at the lease-document level, meaning the obligation attaches to the written agreement itself, not merely to tenant behavior. Any lease that omits such a provision would be out of compliance with this requirement regardless of how the tenancy is otherwise conducted.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-272, compliant property operators ensure that every lease agreement they execute contains a crime-free, drug-free, or functionally equivalent clause that tracks the disorderly behavior definitions set out in this division. Operators commonly review their standard lease templates before each new tenancy to confirm the required language is present and up to date with any amendments to the division. Keeping documentation of lease versions and the dates they were used can help demonstrate ongoing compliance during any inspection or audit.
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 § 20-272 gives tenants a basis to review their own lease and verify that the crime-free or drug-free clause it contains aligns with what the ordinance actually defines as disorderly behavior—not a broader or more restrictive standard. If a lease appears to be missing this provision entirely, or if its language seems to go beyond what the division permits, tenants may raise that discrepancy with the city or a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Understanding exactly what conduct is covered under this division can help tenants assess whether any enforcement action taken against them is grounded in the ordinance's actual definitions.
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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