Linwood Township, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. V § 8-364
Storage of items
Operative Text
Large amounts of combustible items and materials shall not be stored in attics or basements of a rental dwelling. Storage shall be maintained two feet or more below ceilings and floor joists. Combustible materials and items shall not be stored within one foot of any fuel-burning appliances. Storage of items shall be orderly and shall not block or obstruct exits. A minimum three-foot-wide aisle shall be maintained to all exits, furnaces, water heaters, water meters, gas meters or other equipment serving the rental dwelling.
Linwood Township Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. V § 8-364 establishes storage rules for rental dwellings aimed at reducing fire hazards and keeping emergency exits accessible. Large quantities of combustible materials are prohibited in attics and basements, and all stored items must be kept at least two feet below ceilings and floor joists and at least one foot away from fuel-burning appliances. Storage must be arranged in an orderly manner, with a clear aisle at least three feet wide leading to all exits, furnaces, water heaters, and utility meters.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Linwood Township Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. V § 8-364, compliant rental property operators routinely inspect attics and basements to ensure combustible materials are not accumulated in large quantities and that all stored items maintain the required two-foot clearance below ceilings and floor joists. Operators also verify that nothing is placed within one foot of fuel-burning appliances and that a three-foot-wide aisle remains unobstructed to all exits and mechanical equipment. Keeping storage areas organized and documenting periodic inspections are practices commonly associated with maintaining compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Linwood Township Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. V § 8-364 gives tenants a basis to expect that shared storage areas in their rental dwelling — such as attics and basements — are kept free of excessive combustible materials and that exits and utility equipment remain accessible via a clear three-foot aisle. If storage conditions in a rental unit appear to violate these requirements, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and contacting the appropriate Linwood Township code enforcement office to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options are generally available when housing code standards are not being met.
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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