Madison Lake, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 101 (2026) § 116.03
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(A) The provisions of this code establish minimum standards for maintaining dwellings, accessory structures and premises. Such occupancies in existing buildings may be continued as provided in the International Property Maintenance Code and shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof used, or designed or intended to be used, for human habitation except: (1) Such structures as are found to be substandard as defined in this code. (2) Present and future licensed rental properties not in compliance with this code or any other code, statute, ordinance or regulation that have not been granted as a valid variance or those considered legally nonconforming. (3) If continuation of such use presents a clear danger to life, health, property, or public welfare. (4) Where any building or portion thereof is used or intended to be used as a combination apartment house-hotel, the provision of this code shall apply to the separate portions as if they were separate buildings. (B) This code also applies to all buildings which are rented in whole or in part as a dwelling for persons other than the property owner's family as defined herein. It includes accessory structures such as garages and storage buildings and rooming houses or lodging houses. (Ord. 236, passed 7-2-2007; Am. Ord. 2024-02, passed 3-18-2024)
Madison Lake Ch. 101 Rental Health Standards § 116.03 establishes the scope of the city's minimum housing maintenance standards, applying them broadly to all buildings or portions used for human habitation — including accessory structures like garages, storage buildings, rooming houses, and lodging houses. The code covers any property rented in whole or in part to people outside the owner's family. However, structures already deemed substandard, rental properties out of compliance without a valid variance, or any use posing a clear danger to life, health, property, or public welfare are not permitted to continue under this framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Madison Lake Ch. 101 Rental Health Standards § 116.03, compliant operators generally ensure that every portion of their rental property — including garages, storage buildings, and any combination apartment-hotel spaces — meets the minimum maintenance standards set by this code. Operators typically confirm that their properties hold any required variances or legally nonconforming status before assuming continued use is permitted. Because the scope extends to accessory structures and rooming or lodging houses, property managers commonly audit all structures on a parcel, not just primary dwelling units, to maintain compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Madison Lake Ch. 101 Rental Health Standards § 116.03 means that tenants living in virtually any rented dwelling — including rooms in rooming houses, units in combination apartment-hotels, and spaces associated with accessory structures — are entitled to the minimum housing maintenance standards this code provides. If a rental property appears to fall below those standards, tenants may have grounds to raise a code violation through Madison Lake's local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what complaint processes may be available under § 116.03.
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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