Jackson, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 97 (2026) § 97.06
HEALTH AND SAFETY
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(A) Electrical equipment shall be fully functional and in safe operating condition. Temporary wiring, drop cords or extension cords shall not be used in lieu of permanent wiring. Outlets within 14 inches of any water faucet shall be of the GFI style. The owner shall provide adequate electric service accessible by the tenant. (B) Exits. Each unit shall have two exits. These exits shall be any combination of doors leading directly to the outside or public corridors and windows for egress. Every room shall have access through interior halls, stairs or doors to at least one of these exits. In addition, every bedroom shall have at least one additional means of escape. Any of the following will satisfy this requirement: (1) A window for egress; (2) A door leading directly to the outside or to a public corridor; or (3) A second separate means of escape through an adjoining room containing a door leading directly to the outside or to a public corridor or a window for egress. (C) Fire extinguishers of type ABC. The owner: (1) Shall equip each single-family dwelling with at least one fire extinguisher: (2) Shall equip each multi-family dwelling either with a ten pound extinguisher in each unit or one 20 pound extinguisher in a common area on each floor; and (3) Shall be responsible for the annual inspection and tagging of each such fire extinguisher by a certified professional. (D) Garbage. The owner of each multi-family unit shall provide garbage collection containers or dumpsters adequate to accommodate all garbage and recyclables generated by each rental unit. Tenants, whether in single-family or multi-family units, shall not allow garbage, rubbish, debris, or recyclables to accumulate inside or outside of their units and shall keep their units reasonably clean and sanitary. (E) Heating units shall be fully functional and be capable of maintaining all habitable rooms at 68° Fahrenheit. Portable electric units and stoves shall not be used as a permanent source of heat and non-vented fuel-burning heaters are strictly prohibited. (F) Mold, rodents and insect infestations shall be promptly eliminated by the owner and the rental unit shall then be kept mold and infestation free by the tenant. (G) Plumbing systems shall be properly maintained by the owner free of leaks and fully functional; and shall provide hot and cold water to all sinks, tubs and showers and cold water to all the toilets. (H) Water heaters shall be fully functional, properly vented if using gas and shall be equipped with a fully functional relief valve with a discharge line to within 14 inches of the floor. (I) Sanitary sewer systems shall be properly maintained, fully functional and properly connected to every toilet, sink, tub and shower. (J) Smoke detectors shall be fully functional and installed in every access point leading to bedrooms, public hallways and stairwells. Tenants shall not remove batteries from or otherwise disable, remove or destroy any such detector. (K) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be provided by owner on and after August 1, 2008; shall be installed within ten feet of the entrance to all bedrooms; and shall be maintained in fully functional condition. Tenants shall not remove batteries from or otherwise disable, remove or destroy any such detector. (Ord. 19, 6 th Series, passed 4-3-2007)
Jackson Ch. 97 Rental Housing Minimum Maintenance § 97.06 establishes a comprehensive set of health and safety standards that apply to rental housing in Jackson. The provision covers a wide range of systems and conditions, including electrical equipment, emergency exits, fire extinguishers, garbage management, heating, mold and pest control, plumbing, water heaters, sewer connections, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors. Both property owners and tenants carry defined responsibilities under this section, with owners generally responsible for providing and maintaining systems and tenants responsible for keeping units clean and not disabling safety devices.
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Under Jackson Ch. 97 § 97.06, compliant rental property operators generally ensure that all electrical, plumbing, heating, and sewer systems are fully functional and meet the specific standards described in the provision — such as GFI outlets near water sources, permanent wiring only, and heating capable of reaching 68°F in habitable rooms. Owners of multi-family properties are expected to provide adequate garbage and recycling containers, while all owners must supply properly sized and annually inspected fire extinguishers and install functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the required locations. Mold, rodent, and insect infestations are the owner's responsibility to promptly eliminate, after which tenants are expected to keep the unit infestation-free.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Jackson Ch. 97 § 97.06 outlines specific rights tenants have to safe and maintained rental housing, including functional electrical systems, adequate heat, proper plumbing, and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed near bedroom entrances. Tenants also have defined responsibilities under this section, such as keeping units reasonably clean, not allowing garbage to accumulate, and not disabling or removing batteries from smoke or carbon monoxide detectors. Tenants who believe an owner is not meeting the maintenance obligations described in § 97.06 may consider documenting the conditions, notifying the owner in writing, or reaching out to the relevant local housing or code enforcement authority, as well as consulting a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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