Maple Plain, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-641

Conduct on rental properties

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Maple Plain, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-641
(a) Disorderly conduct. The owner or manager of a rental dwelling shall be responsible for ensuring that persons occupying a rental dwelling unit, whether as tenants or guests, conduct themselves in such a manner as to not cause the premises to be disorderly. "Disorderly conduct" means conduct on or near the premises that is prohibited by any of the following regulations:
(1) Gambling in violation of Minn. Stats. §§ 609.75 and 609.76.
(2) Prostitution and acts relating thereto in violation of Minn. Stats. §§ 609.321, 609.322, and 609.324.
(3) The unlawful sale or possession of controlled substances as prohibited by Minn. Stats. §§ 152.01 through 152.025, and 152.027, subds. 1 and 2.
(4) The unlawful sale of alcoholic beverages as prohibited by Minn. Stat. § 340A.401.
(5) The unlawful possession, transportation, sale, or use of a weapon as prohibited by Minn. Stats. §§ 97B.021, 97B.045, 609.66 through 609.67 and 624.712 through 624.716, and chapter 6 , article 3, of this Code.
(6) Disorderly conduct in violation of Minn. Stat. §609.72, when the violation disturbs the peace and quiet of the occupants of at least one rental dwelling unit on the licensed premises or other premises, other than the unit occupied by the persons committing the violation.
(7) Failure to comply with dangerous or potentially dangerous dog requirements in violation of chapter 4, article 11 of this Code or Minn. Stats. Ch. 347.
(8) Obscenity crimes, as defined by Minn. Stats. §§ 617.23, 617.241, 617.246, and 617.247.
(9) Assault, as defined by Minn. Stats. §§ 609.221, 609.222, 609.223, 609.2231, and 609.224, excluding domestic assaults.
(10) Public nuisance, as defined by chapter 6, article 2 of this Code or Minn. Stats. §§ 609.74 and 609.745.
(11) The unlawful sale, furnishing, use, or possession of intoxicating liquor in violation of chapter 4, article 10 of this Code and state law.
(12) Criminal damage to property in violation of Minn. Stat. § 609.595.
(13) The unlawful sale or possession of cannabis in violation of Minn. Stats. §§ 152.0263 and 152.0264.
(14) Interference with a police officer in violation of Minn. Stat. § 609.50.
(15) Terroristic threats in violation of Minn. Stat. § 609.713.
(16) Committing a crime for benefit of a gang in violation of Minn. Stat. § 609.229.
(17) Criminal sexual conduct in violation of Minn. Stats. §§ 609.342-- 609.3451.
(18) Burglary in violation of Minn. Stat. § 609.582.
(19) Stalking in violation of Minn. Stat. § 609.749.
(20) Trespassing in violation of Minn. Stat. § 609.605.
(21) Theft in violation of Minn. Stat. § 609.52.
(22) Receipt of stolen property in violation of Minn. Stat. § 609.53.
(23) Aiding an offender in violation of Minn. Stat. § 609.495.
(24) Tampering with a motor vehicle in violation of Minn. Stat. 609.456.
(25) Arson in violation of Minn. Stats. §§ 609.561--609.5632.
(b) Exemptions. The following actions shall not be considered disorderly conduct:
(1) Where there is a report of domestic abuse between family or household members as defined in Minn. Stat. § 518B.O1, subd. 2.
(2) Where there is a report of criminal sexual conduct as defined in Minn. Stats. §§ 609.342--609.3451 between family or household members.
(3) Calls for assistance related to mental health or other health crises.
(4) When there is an emergency call as defined in Minn. Stat. § 609.78, subd.3, resulting from a tenant, a member of a tenant's household, or a guest seeking emergency assistance protected by Minn. Stat. § 504B.205.
(c) Determining disorderly conduct. A determination that disorderly conduct as described in subsection (a) of this section has occurred shall be made by the West Hennepin Public Safety Department when there is a preponderance of evidence to support such a determination. It shall not be necessary that criminal charges are brought to support a determination of disorderly conduct, nor shall the dismissal or acquittal of such a criminal charge operate as a bar to adverse license action under this article. For purposes of this section, preponderance of evidence shall mean evidence to support a reasonable determination that it is more likely than not that the alleged conduct occurred. A person adversely affected by such determination may appeal the decision as set forth in section 1-20 of this Code.
(d) First instance of disorderly conduct. Upon determination by the West Hennepin Public Safety Department that disorderly conduct, as described in this section, has occurred, the Code Official shall notify the owner or manager of the rental dwelling of the violation and shall direct the owner or manager to take steps to prevent further violations. Notice may be personally served on the owner or manager, sent by certified mail to the owner and manager's last known address or, if neither method of service effects notice, by posting on a conspicuous place on the rental dwelling unit.
(e) Second instance of disorderly conduct. If a second instance of disorderly conduct as determined by the West Hennepin Public Safety Department occurs at the same rental dwelling unit or in relation to the same tenant within the 12-month period following an incident for which notice was sent pursuant to subsection (d) of this section, the Code Official shall notify the owner and manager of the violation and require the owner or manager to submit a written report to the Code Official within 15 business days of receipt second notice of disorderly conduct that details the actions taken, and proposed to be taken, to prevent further disorderly conduct. Any strikes previously issued to a rental dwelling unit shall be exonerated if:
(1) The tenant occupying the rental dwelling unit at the time the strikes were issued vacates the rental dwelling unit;
(2) The vacating tenant does not relocate to another rental dwelling unit owned by the owner or manager; and
(3) The owner or manager enters into a new lease with tenants who have not previously caused an incident of disorderly conduct in a rental dwelling unit owned by the owner or manager in the previous 12 months.
(f) Third instance of disorderly conduct. If a third instance of disorderly conduct as determined by the West Hennepin Public Safety Department occurs at the same rental dwelling unit or in relation to the same tenant within the 12-month period following any previous instances of disorderly conduct for which notices were given pursuant to subsections (d) and (e) of this section, the Code Official shall notify the owner and manager of the violation and require the owner or manager to submit a written report to the Code Official within 15 business days of receipt of the third notice of disorderly conduct that details the actions taken and whether the offending tenants will be vacating or continuing to occupy the rental dwelling unit. If no written report is received or the offending tenants are continuing to occupy the rental dwelling unit, the Code Official may cause the rental license to be revoked, suspended, or not renewed pursuant to section 4-675 . Any strikes previously issued to a rental dwelling unit shall be exonerated if:
(1) The tenant occupying the rental dwelling unit at the time the strikes were issued vacates the rental dwelling unit;
(2) The vacating tenant does not relocate to another rental dwelling unit owned by the owner or manager; and
(3) The owner or manager enters into a new lease with tenants who have not previously caused an incident of disorderly conduct in a rental dwelling unit owned by the owner or manager in the previous 12 months.
(g) Postponing license action. No adverse license action shall be imposed where the third instance of disorderly conduct occurred:
(1) During the pendency of eviction proceedings (unlawful detainer) where the owner or manager is diligently pursuing the eviction; or
(2) Within 30 days of notice given to a tenant to vacate the premises due to the disorderly conduct of that tenant or by occupants or guests of the tenants rental dwelling unit.
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Plain English

Maple Plain Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-641 holds rental property owners and managers responsible for ensuring that tenants and guests do not engage in a broad list of prohibited behaviors—ranging from drug offenses and assault to trespassing and arson—on or near the property. A 'strike' system applies: a first offense triggers a warning, a second requires a written remediation plan, and a third can result in license suspension or revocation. Certain situations, including domestic abuse incidents, mental health crises, and emergency calls, are explicitly exempt from being counted as disorderly conduct.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on November 13, 2026

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For Property Managers

Under § 4-641, compliant operators typically document all notices received from the West Hennepin Public Safety Department and respond promptly to each escalation level. After a first notice, operators generally take documented steps to prevent recurrence; after a second, they submit a written remediation plan within 15 business days. Operators should be aware that strikes can be cleared if the responsible tenant vacates, does not relocate to another property they own, and is replaced by a tenant with no prior disorderly conduct history within the past 12 months.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 4-641 includes important protections for tenants: reports of domestic abuse, criminal sexual conduct between household members, mental health crises, and emergency assistance calls are explicitly exempt from being classified as disorderly conduct. Tenants who believe a disorderly conduct determination was made in error may appeal under section 1-20 of the Code. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Maple Plain ordinances can help explain what the exemptions cover and how the appeals process works.

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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Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Minn. Stat. § 340A.401
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Minn. Stat. § 609.72
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Minn. Stat. § 609.595
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Minn. Stat. § 609.50
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Minn. Stat. § 609.713
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Minn. Stat. § 609.229
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Minn. Stat. § 609.582
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Minn. Stat. § 609.749
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Minn. Stat. § 609.605
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Minn. Stat. § 609.52
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Minn. Stat. § 609.53
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Minn. Stat. § 609.495
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Minn. Stat. § 609.78
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Minn. Stat. § 504B.205
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