Lino Lakes, Minn., Mun. Code § 1009 (2026) § 1009.28
ROOMING HOUSES
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(1) Compliance. No person shall operate a rooming house or shall occupy or let to another for occupancy a rooming unit in a rooming house except in compliance with the provisions of this division. (2) Water closet, hand lavatory and bath facilities. (a) At least one water closet, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower shall be supplied for each four rooms within a rooming house wherever these facilities are shared. (b) The facilities shall be properly connected to an approved water and sewer system and shall be maintained in good working condition. (c) Every lavatory basin and bathtub or shower shall be supplied with hot and cold water at all times. (d) All shared facilities shall be located within the residence building being served and shall be directly accessible by all persons sharing the facilities from a common hallway or passageway. (3) Bathroom enclosures. Every water closet, flush urinal, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower required by § 1009.23 shall be located within the rooming house in a room or area that: (a) Affords privacy and is separate from the habitable rooms; and (b) Is accessible from a common hall without going outside the rooming house. (4) Minimum floor area for sleeping purposes. Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet of floor area. Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by two or more persons shall contain at least 50 square feet of floor area for each occupant. (5) Bed linens and towels. The operator of a rooming house shall change the supplied bed linens and towels at least once a week and prior to the letting of any room to another occupant. The operator shall be responsible for the maintenance of all supplied bedding in a clean and sanitary manner. (6) Window coverings. The window of each rooming unit shall be supplied with shades, drawn drapes or other devices or materials that will afford privacy to the occupant of the rooming unit when properly used. (7) Responsibilities of operator. The operator of a rooming house shall be responsible for: (a) The sanitary maintenance of all walls, floors and ceilings and every other part of the rooming house; and (b) The sanitary maintenance of the entire premises when the entire structure or building is leased or occupied by the operator.
Lino Lakes § 1009.28 establishes comprehensive minimum standards for the operation of rooming houses, covering everything from shared bathroom ratios and water access to sleeping-room size, linen changes, window privacy coverings, and general sanitary upkeep. The rule prohibits anyone from operating, occupying, or renting a rooming unit unless all of these conditions are met. Shared bathroom facilities must be accessible from a common hallway, enclosed for privacy, connected to approved water and sewer systems, and supplied with hot and cold water at all times, while sleeping rooms must meet defined minimum square-footage requirements per occupant.
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Operators of rooming houses in Lino Lakes must ensure compliance with every requirement of § 1009.28 before allowing any unit to be occupied or re-let. A compliant operator maintains at least one water closet, lavatory, and bathtub or shower for every four rooms, keeps all shared facilities in good working order with continuous hot and cold water, and ensures those facilities are accessible from a common hallway without requiring occupants to go outside. Operators also change bed linens and towels at least weekly and before each new occupancy, provide window coverings in every unit, and take responsibility for the sanitary condition of all walls, floors, ceilings, and common areas throughout the property.
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Under Lino Lakes § 1009.28, tenants in rooming houses are entitled to a range of baseline living conditions, including properly maintained shared bathrooms with continuous hot and cold water, sleeping rooms that meet minimum square-footage standards, clean linens and towels changed at least weekly, and window coverings that provide privacy. If any of these conditions are not being met, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision when addressing the issue with the operator, contacting the relevant Lino Lakes housing or code-enforcement authority, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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