Maple Plain, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-585
Defacement of property
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If a rental dwelling is defaced by graffiti, the graffiti shall promptly be removed.
Maple Plain Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-585 establishes that when graffiti appears on a rental dwelling, it must be removed promptly. The rule places an obligation on the property to be kept free of graffiti defacement without delay. It does not specify a particular party by name, but the duty to act falls on whoever is responsible for maintaining the rental dwelling.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Maple Plain Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-585, compliant rental property operators generally have a process in place to identify and remove graffiti from their properties as soon as it is discovered. Documenting the defacement with photographs before removal and keeping records of remediation work are practices commonly associated with demonstrating timely compliance. Operators typically establish clear lines of responsibility so that graffiti reported by tenants or observed during inspections is addressed without unnecessary delay.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Maple Plain Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-585 gives tenants a basis to expect that graffiti defacing their rental dwelling will be addressed promptly by those responsible for the property's upkeep. If graffiti is not removed in a timely manner, tenants may consider documenting the condition with dated photographs and notifying the landlord in writing to create a record of the issue. Tenants who believe this provision is being violated can explore options such as contacting the relevant Maple Plain municipal code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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