Maple Plain, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-544
Inspection
Operative Text
No license shall be issued unless the owner agrees in the application to permit inspections. The act of filing an application with the City for a license shall be deemed to be the owner's consent to such inspections and to all other provisions in this article. The Code Official may, in addition to inspections in conjunction with a license application, set up a schedule of periodic inspections to ensure compliance with this article. The Code Official shall provide reasonable notice to the owner or the owner's agent as to the date and time of the inspection. The refusal of any licensee to permit such inspections is a violation of this article and the terms and conditions of the license, and shall be sufficient grounds for license suspension and revocation. If any owner, owner's agent or tenant of a rental dwelling unit fails or refuses to permit entry to the rental dwelling unit under their control for an inspection pursuant to this article, the Code Official may secure an administrative search warrant or may pursue any such other remedies provided by City ordinance or provided by law and equity.
Under Maple Plain Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-544, rental property owners implicitly consent to inspections by the City's Code Official simply by applying for a rental license. The Code Official is authorized to conduct inspections both as part of the licensing process and on a periodic schedule to verify ongoing compliance, with reasonable advance notice provided to the owner or their agent. Refusing to allow an inspection is treated as a violation of the article and the license itself, and can result in license suspension or revocation; if entry is denied, the Code Official may seek an administrative search warrant or pursue other legal remedies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4-544, compliant rental property operators in Maple Plain understand that submitting a license application constitutes consent to inspections by the Code Official. Operators who maintain their license in good standing generally cooperate with both application-related and periodic scheduled inspections, and ensure that their designated agents are also prepared to provide access upon reasonable notice. Refusing entry is treated as a license violation and can trigger suspension or revocation proceedings, so maintaining clear communication with the Code Official about scheduling is a common practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Maple Plain Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-544, tenants of rental dwelling units may also be subject to inspection requirements tied to the property's rental license. If a tenant refuses to permit entry for a City inspection, the Code Official is authorized to seek an administrative search warrant or pursue other remedies available under City ordinance or law. Tenants who have questions about their rights regarding notice, access, or the scope of inspections under this provision may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Maple Plain's rental regulations.
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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