Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-275
Enforcement procedure
Operative Text
(a) First offense. Upon determination by the building official, fire chief or authorized representative that a rental dwelling unit was the location of disorderly behavior, the building official, fire chief or authorized representative shall notify the licensee and tenant by first class mail of the violation and direct the licensee to take steps to prevent further violations. (b) Second offense. If a second instance of disorderly behavior occurs at a rental dwelling unit within 12 months of the time a notice was sent for previous disorderly behavior at the same unit, the building official, fire chief or authorized representative shall notify the licensee and the tenant by first class mail of the violation and direct the licensee to submit, within ten days of the date of the notice, a written report of all actions taken by the licensee since the first violation notice and actions the licensee intends to take to prevent further disorderly behavior. (c) Third offense. If a third instance of disorderly behavior occurs at a rental dwelling unit within 12 months after the first of two previous notices of disorderly behavior at the same unit, the rental dwelling unit license may be revoked, suspended or not renewed by the city council upon the recommendation of the building official, fire chief or authorized representative. The building official, fire chief or authorized representative shall make their decision to recommend revocation, suspension or non-renewal of the license and submit their recommendation to the city council within 15 days of the third instance of disorderly behavior. (d) Determination of repeat offenses. For the purposes of this section, second and third instances of disorderly behavior shall be those that: (1) Occur at the same rental dwelling unit; (2) Involve tenants at the same rental dwelling unit; (3) Involve guests or invitees at the same rental dwelling unit; (4) Involve guests or invitees of the same tenant; or (5) Involve the same tenant.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-275 establishes a three-strike enforcement process for disorderly behavior at rental dwelling units. A first offense triggers written notification to both the landlord (licensee) and tenant; a second offense within 12 months requires the landlord to submit a written remediation plan; and a third offense within the same rolling 12-month window can result in the rental license being revoked, suspended, or not renewed by the city council. Repeat offenses are counted based on the unit, the tenant, or their guests—meaning the pattern can be established through multiple parties connected to the same address or tenancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 20-275, compliant operators in Hopkins treat each notice of disorderly behavior as a formal trigger requiring documented action. After a first notice, a licensee generally takes concrete steps to address the behavior and keeps records of those efforts; after a second notice, a written report of past and planned corrective actions must be submitted within ten days. Because a third offense within 12 months can lead to license revocation, suspension, or non-renewal by the city council, property managers typically maintain thorough documentation of all communications and remediation measures taken at the affected unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 20-275 means that tenants at a Hopkins rental unit will receive first-class mail notification whenever the building official, fire chief, or their representative determines that disorderly behavior has occurred at their unit. Tenants should be aware that incidents involving their guests or invitees count toward the offense tally just as their own conduct does, and that a pattern of three offenses within 12 months can put the unit's rental license at risk. Tenants who believe a violation determination was made in error may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource to understand what options exist under this provision.
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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