Jordan, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 124 (2026) § 124.19
VIOLATIONS
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Every person who violates a subdivision, paragraph or provision of this chapter when such person performs an act thereby prohibited or declared unlawful or fails to act when such failure is thereby prohibited or declared unlawful shall be liable for administrative penalties established from time to time by resolution of the City Council pursuant to City Code § 10.98 . Every person who violates this chapter after having been assessed administrative penalties pursuant to City Code §§ 124.19 (A) and 10.98 , on two or more prior occurrences without successful appeal, whether or not the person paid the prior administrative penalties, is guilty of a misdemeanor. The penalty which may be imposed for any crime which is a misdemeanor under the City Code shall be as listed in M.S. § 609.02, Subd. 3, plus prosecution costs. (Ord. 2017-07, passed 1-2-2018; Am. Ord. 2021-04, passed 3-15-2021)
Jordan City Code § 124.19 establishes a two-tier enforcement structure for violations of Chapter 124, the Residential Rental Licensing ordinance. A first or second violation triggers administrative penalties set by City Council resolution under § 10.98. If a person commits a third or subsequent violation after having been assessed administrative penalties on two or more prior occasions without a successful appeal, the conduct rises to a misdemeanor, carrying penalties defined by Minnesota Statute § 609.02, Subd. 3, plus prosecution costs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Jordan's Residential Rental Licensing requirements under Chapter 124 should be aware that § 124.19 creates escalating consequences for non-compliance. A compliant operator generally resolves any cited deficiency promptly, pursues an appeal if the citation is disputed, and avoids accumulating two or more uncontested administrative penalty assessments under §§ 124.19(A) and 10.98—since a third violation can trigger misdemeanor charges regardless of whether prior penalties were paid. Keeping thorough records of corrective actions and any appeal outcomes is a practice commonly associated with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 124.19 of Jordan's Residential Rental Licensing ordinance gives the city authority to penalize landlords who fail to meet Chapter 124's requirements, with consequences that escalate from administrative fines to potential misdemeanor charges for repeat offenders. Tenants who believe their landlord is operating in violation of Chapter 124 may report concerns to the City of Jordan, which administers the licensing program. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how this enforcement framework may be relevant to their housing situation.
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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