Little Canada, Minn., City Code § 3200 (2026) § 3200.080
Summary Action
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3200.080. SUMMARY ACTION.
A. Emergency
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When the conduct of any licensee, manager, or tenant, or the condition of the rental
dwelling, or the property in or on which it is located, is detrimental to the public health,
sanitation, safety and general welfare of the community, or residents of the rental
dwelling so as to constitute a nuisance, fire hazard, or other unsafe or dangerous
condition and thus give rise to an emergency, the building official has the authority to
summarily condemn or close areas of the rental dwelling as the building official deems
necessary, or may take other action to protect the residents and general public as deemed
necessary
B. Notice
Notice of summary action will be mailed to the licensee by first-class mail and posted at
the dwelling units or areas affected and will describe the dwelling units or areas affected.
No person shall remove the posted notice other than the building official or a designated
representative.
C. Costs.
If the dwelling or dwelling unit is not condemned or closed pursuant to this section, the
costs of any services performed by the city to prevent the condemnation or closure of the
dwelling or dwelling unit may be levied against the property as a special assessment.
D. Appeal.
Any person aggrieved by a decision or action of the Building Official to condemn all or
part of a Rental Dwelling shall be entitled to appeal to the Council subject to Section 800
of the City Code.Little Canada City Code § 3200.080 establishes an emergency procedure allowing the city's building official to summarily condemn or close all or part of a rental dwelling—without prior notice or hearing—when conditions pose an immediate threat to public health, safety, or welfare. A posted and mailed notice must describe the affected areas, and no one other than the building official or a designee may remove that posting. If the city performs services to prevent condemnation or closure, the associated costs may be assessed against the property as a special assessment. Anyone harmed by the building official's condemnation decision may appeal to the City Council under Section 800 of the City Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3200.080, a compliant rental property operator in Little Canada maintains dwelling conditions that never rise to the level of a nuisance, fire hazard, or other dangerous condition that could trigger emergency action by the building official. Operators who receive a summary condemnation or closure notice—delivered by first-class mail and posted on the property—should be aware that any city services rendered to avert full condemnation may be billed back to the property as a special assessment. If a building official's decision is disputed, § 3200.080(D) provides a formal appeal path to the City Council under Section 800 of the City Code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 3200.080 gives tenants in Little Canada an important protection: when a rental dwelling poses an emergency threat to health or safety, the building official can act immediately to condemn or close affected areas, and notice of that action must be posted at the dwelling and mailed to the licensee. Tenants should be aware that removing a posted notice is prohibited under this provision. A tenant who is aggrieved by a condemnation decision has the right to appeal to the City Council under § 3200.080(D) and Section 800 of the City Code; tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help explain what that appeal process generally involves.
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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