Hoyt Lakes, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 153 (2026) § 153.14
SUMMARY ACTION
Operative Text
(A) As a condition of receiving rental unit registration, each registration holder is presumed to agree and consent that when the conduct of any registration holder or registration holder’s agent, representative, employee or lessee, or the condition of their rental unit, or the property in or on which it is located, is detrimental to the public health, sanitation, safety and general welfare of the community at large, or residents of the rental units so as to constitute a nuisance, fire hazard, or other unsafe or dangerous condition and thus give rise to an emergency, the City Administrator shall have the authority to summarily condemn or close individual rental units or such areas of the rental dwelling as the Administrator deems necessary. Notice of summary condemnation shall be posted at the units or areas affected and shall describe the units or areas affected. No person shall remove the posted notice, other than the Fire Chief, East Range Police Chief, City Administrator, or their designated representative. Any person aggrieved by the decision or the action of the City Administrator or Fire Marshall set out in this division, may appeal the decision following the procedures set out in this chapter. The hearing shall be conducted in the same manner as provided in this chapter, however, the date of the hearing may be expedited with the consent of the registration holder. (B) The decision of the City Administrator set forth in this division is not voided by the filing of such appeal. Only after the hearing by the City Council has been held will the decision or action of the City Administrator be affected. (Ord. 236, passed 11-28-2022)
Hoyt Lakes Ch. 153 § 153.14 establishes that when a rental unit or its surrounding property poses an emergency-level threat to public health, safety, or welfare — such as a nuisance, fire hazard, or other dangerous condition — the City Administrator holds authority to summarily condemn or close affected units without prior notice. A posted notice must remain in place and may only be removed by designated officials. Anyone harmed by such a decision may appeal to the City Council, though the condemnation remains in effect until the Council acts on that appeal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hoyt Lakes Ch. 153 § 153.14, accepting a rental registration is treated as consent to the City Administrator's emergency condemnation authority. Compliant operators generally maintain their units and property in a condition that avoids nuisance, fire hazard, or unsafe conditions that could trigger summary closure. If a condemnation notice is posted, registration holders are expected to leave it in place and may pursue an expedited appeal hearing before the City Council, though the closure order remains active during that process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hoyt Lakes Ch. 153 § 153.14 gives tenants and other affected parties the right to appeal a summary condemnation decision to the City Council if they believe the action was unwarranted. It is important to understand that filing an appeal does not lift the condemnation — the closure stays in effect until the City Council completes its hearing and issues a ruling. Tenants facing a sudden unit closure under this provision may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand available options under this chapter.
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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