Lino Lakes, Minn., Mun. Code § 1009 (2026) § 1009.02
ASSURANCE OF RENTAL HOUSING
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It is the purpose of this chapter to assure that rental housing in the city is decent, safe and sanitary and is so operated and maintained as not to become a nuisance to the neighborhood or to become an influence that fosters blight and deterioration or creates a disincentive to reinvestment in the community. The operation of rental residential properties is a business enterprise that entails certain responsibilities. Operators are responsible to take reasonable steps as are necessary to assure that the citizens who occupy the units may pursue the quiet enjoyment of the normal activities of life in surroundings that are: safe, secure and sanitary; free from crimes and criminal activity, noise, nuisances or annoyances; free from unreasonable fears about safety of persons and security of property; and suitable for raising children.
Lino Lakes § 1009.02 establishes the foundational purpose of the city's rental housing chapter: rental properties must be kept in decent, safe, and sanitary condition and operated in a way that does not create nuisances, contribute to neighborhood blight, or discourage community reinvestment. The provision frames rental property operation as a business enterprise carrying defined responsibilities. Operators are expected to take reasonable steps to ensure residents can enjoy quiet, safe, and sanitary living conditions — free from crime, noise, nuisances, unreasonable safety fears, and unsuitable conditions for raising children.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lino Lakes § 1009.02, compliant rental operators generally treat property management as a formal business enterprise and take proactive, reasonable steps to maintain safe, sanitary, and secure conditions across their units. This includes addressing noise complaints, deterring criminal activity, keeping common areas and units free from hazards, and preventing conditions that could constitute a nuisance to the surrounding neighborhood. Operators who document their maintenance practices, respond promptly to tenant concerns, and keep properties in good repair are generally acting in the spirit this provision describes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lino Lakes § 1009.02 affirms that tenants have a right to quiet enjoyment in surroundings that are safe, sanitary, secure, free from crime and nuisances, and suitable for raising children — and that landlords bear responsibility for taking reasonable steps to provide those conditions. Tenants who believe their rental unit or property falls short of these standards may consider documenting the issues and contacting the City of Lino Lakes to inquire about rental housing complaint or inspection processes. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can also help tenants understand what options may be available 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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