Maple Grove, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-400
Occupancy limits and subletting
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An owner may adopt standards that reduce the maximum occupancy of a dwelling unit from the standards set by the International Property Maintenance Code. The maximum permissible occupancy of any licensed rental unit is determined according to the International Property Maintenance Code. However, no one may lease a licensed rental unit to more than one household, as defined in section 36-3 .
Maple Grove Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-400 establishes that the occupancy ceiling for licensed rental units is set by the International Property Maintenance Code, though a property owner may adopt stricter internal standards that lower that ceiling further. Regardless of occupancy numbers, the provision draws a firm line: a licensed rental unit may only be leased to a single household, as that term is defined in section 36-3. This means that arrangements splitting a unit among multiple unrelated households—even if the total number of occupants would otherwise be permissible—are not allowed under this rule.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Maple Grove Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-400, compliant rental operators generally ensure that their lease agreements are made with no more than one household per licensed unit, consistent with the definition in section 36-3. Operators who wish to set occupancy limits below the International Property Maintenance Code baseline typically document those standards clearly in their lease terms and property policies. Keeping occupancy records and lease agreements aligned with both the IPMC standards and the single-household requirement is a common practice among operators seeking to remain in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Maple Grove Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-400 gives tenants a baseline protection: the maximum occupancy of their licensed rental unit is governed by the International Property Maintenance Code, and a landlord may only reduce—not exceed—that standard through their own adopted policies. Tenants who believe their unit is being leased in violation of the single-household rule, or that an owner-imposed occupancy limit conflicts with this provision, may consider raising the issue with the appropriate local housing or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Maple Grove's ordinances can help residents understand how section 36-3's definition of 'household' applies to their living arrangement.
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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