Maple Plain, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-674
Enforcement
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(a) Authority. The Code Official shall enforce or cause the enforcement of this article. The Code Official shall have the power to render interpretations of this article in conformity with the intent and purpose of this article. (b) Compliance inspections. When the Code Official or a Health Officer has reasonable cause to believe that a condition exists in regard to a rental dwelling or the premises that violates this article, including, but not limited to, a tenant complaint made in good faith, the Code Official or Health Officer may enter the rental dwelling to inspect, reinspect, or otherwise perform the duties imposed by this article. No such entry shall be made, however, unless: (1) The owner, manager, or tenant permits entry; (2) The Code Official or Health Officer secures an administrative warrant from a court with jurisdiction; or (3) An emergency exists. (c) Compliance orders. The Building Official or designee is authorized to issue compliance orders to the owner of any rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit that is found to be in violation of any provision of this article or other applicable statutes, ordinances, codes, or other law. The compliance order shall state the following: (1) The nature of each violation, including a citation to the specific provision of this article or other applicable law that has been violated. (2) The time within which each violation must be remedied. The time provided for compliance for each violation shall be determined by the official issuing the compliance order, in the official's sole discretion, based on the nature and severity of the violation and the magnitude of the risk it presents to the health, safety, and welfare of the tenant or any other person; provided, however, that the compliance period shall not exceed 30 days except in extraordinary circumstances upon a showing that a 30-day compliance period would create an undue hardship for the owner or manager and that a longer compliance period would not pose an unreasonable risk to the public health, safety, or welfare. In such cases, the compliance period shall be no longer than necessary to prevent the hardship that would otherwise be created.
Maple Plain Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-674 establishes how the city's rental housing rules are enforced. The Code Official holds authority to interpret and enforce the article, and may enter rental dwellings to inspect for violations when there is reasonable cause — but only with the occupant's or owner's permission, a court-issued administrative warrant, or in an emergency. When a violation is found, the Building Official may issue a formal compliance order that identifies each specific violation and sets a remediation deadline, generally capped at 30 days unless extraordinary circumstances justify a longer period.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Maple Plain Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-674, compliant property owners and managers typically cooperate with scheduled inspections, respond promptly to compliance orders, and address cited violations within the timeframe specified by the issuing official. Compliance orders will identify the exact provision violated and the deadline for correction, so maintaining organized records of repairs and communications with the Code Official is a common practice among operators. Owners who believe a 30-day compliance window would create undue hardship may present that case to the official, who retains discretion to extend the period only when doing so does not pose an unreasonable risk to public health, safety, or welfare.
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 § 4-674 gives tenants a meaningful role in triggering enforcement: a good-faith complaint from a tenant can constitute the reasonable cause needed for the Code Official or Health Officer to initiate an inspection. Tenants should be aware that inspectors may not enter a rental dwelling without the tenant's or owner's consent, an administrative warrant, or an emergency — meaning a tenant's decision about whether to permit entry is legally significant. Tenants who believe a violation exists and want to understand their options can contact the Maple Plain Code Official's office directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on the complaint and inspection process.
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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