Jackson, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 97 (2026) § 97.08
INTERIOR STRUCTURE
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(A) Bathrooms. One bathroom per unit shall be self contained with a door for privacy (including a latch that can be opened from both sides of the door) and with a fully functional, flush-type toilet, lavatory sink, bathtub or shower, light fixture and electrical outlet. Only GFI electrical outlets are permitted within 14 inches of any water faucet. (B) Bedrooms. Each bedroom shall be kept in a safe condition and with either at least two working electrical outlets or one ceiling light fixture and one electrical outlet and shall have two exits, one of which may be an interior hall, stair or door. The second exit must be one of the following: (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 window for egress or door leading directly to the outside or to a public corridor. (C) Halls and stairwells. The owner shall provide adequate lighting in all halls and stairwells and a well-anchored hand railing for four or more consecutive stair risers. (D) Kitchen facilities. The owner shall provide a functioning exhaust fan or an open able window or door; a fully functioning light fixture and electrical outlets (only GFI electrical-type outlets are permitted within 14 inches of any water faucet); a fully functional, approved sink, cupboards or shelves, a counter and outlets or proper connections for a cooking stove and refrigerator. Stoves and refrigerators provided by owners shall he fully functional and properly maintained by the owner. (E) Other habitable rooms shall either: (1) Have a minimum of two working electrical outlets or one ceiling light fixture and one electrical outlet in each room; and (2) Have any one of the following: an operable window, skylight, or door or working exhaust fan; or (3) Be an “adjoining room”, as defined in § 97.02 , that has an operable window, skylight, or door or working exhaust fan. (F) Walls, ceilings and floors shall be kept [1] by the owner in good, sound condition, with no rotted or missing sections, and [2] by the tenant in a safe, sanitary condition. The owner shall timely clear and repaint chipping and flaking paint, and the tenant shall keep carpets reasonably clean and sanitary. (Ord. 19, 6 th Series, passed 4-3-2007)
Jackson Ch. 97 Rental Housing Minimum Maintenance § 97.08 establishes specific interior structural standards that rental units must meet. Each bathroom must be self-contained with privacy features and fully functional fixtures, bedrooms must have adequate electrical access and at least two exits, kitchens must include functioning ventilation and properly connected appliances, and all habitable rooms must meet minimum lighting and ventilation requirements. Walls, ceilings, and floors must be maintained in good condition, with responsibilities divided between the owner and the tenant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 97.08, compliant rental property operators generally ensure that each unit's bathroom contains a latching door, working toilet, sink, tub or shower, and GFI-protected outlets within 14 inches of any water faucet. Owners are responsible for providing adequate hall and stairwell lighting, handrails on four or more consecutive risers, functioning kitchen exhaust or ventilation, and all owner-supplied appliances in proper working order. Owners also bear responsibility for keeping walls, ceilings, and floors structurally sound and for promptly addressing chipping or flaking paint.
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Section § 97.08 gives tenants the right to expect a rental unit that meets specific interior structural standards, including a private bathroom with working fixtures, bedrooms with two exits and adequate electrical access, and kitchens with functioning ventilation and appliances. Tenants also carry a defined share of responsibility under this provision — keeping floors, carpets, and surfaces in a safe and sanitary condition. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met may consider documenting conditions, raising the issue in writing with their landlord, or contacting a local housing authority or tenant-rights organization familiar with Jackson's rental housing code.
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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