Maple Plain, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-676

Posted to prevent occupancy

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Maple Plain, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-676
Whenever any rental dwelling unit has been denied an initial license or had its license revoked, suspended, denied or not renewed, the rental dwelling unit shall be posted by the Code Official to prevent further occupancy. No person, other than the Code Official, shall remove or alter any posting. The Code Official will post the date the rental dwelling unit shall be vacated, and no person shall reside in, occupy or cause to be occupied that rental dwelling unit until the Code Official permits it. (1)
Compliance order. If the Code Official or Health Officer finds that any violation of this article has occurred, the Code Official or Health Officer may immediately seek to enforce the violation. In the alternative, the Code Official or Health Officer may prepare a compliance order listing all violations and the dates when such violations must be corrected. If a compliance order is issued, the owner, manager or tenant shall correct all violations, or cause them to be corrected, within the time limit set forth by the Code Official or Health Officer. Any violation timely corrected in compliance with such an order shall be deemed remedied by the City and shall not form the basis for a rental license suspension or revocation. Extensions of time to correct may be granted by the Code Official or Health Officer. A request for extension of time shall be made and delivered to the Code Official or Health Officer prior to the expiration date of the applicable correction period. Extensions may be granted by the Code Official or Health Officer upon due evidence shown that the owner, manager or tenant, as applicable, is using all reasonable means to timely correct the violation.
(2) Notice to vacate. The Code Official may post any rental dwelling unit as being in violation of this article and prevent further occupancy by a tenant if a rental dwelling unit is determined, in the opinion of the Code Official and as defined in this article, a substandard dwelling unit. At the time of posting, notice shall be sent to the owner via U.S. mail. Existing tenants shall have 45 days to vacate a posted rental dwelling unit if they are in occupancy at the time of posting, except that occupants shall immediately vacate a posted rental dwelling unit if such occupancy will cause imminent danger to the health or safety of the tenants. No person, other than the Code Official, shall remove or tamper with any placard used for posting. No person shall reside in, occupy or cause to be occupied any building, structure or rental dwelling which has been posted to prevent occupancy, except as set forth herein.
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Plain English

Maple Plain Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-676 establishes a process by which the Code Official may post a rental dwelling unit to prevent occupancy when a license has been denied, revoked, suspended, or not renewed, or when the unit is deemed substandard. Once posted, no one other than the Code Official may remove or alter the posting, and no one may live in or occupy the unit until the Code Official authorizes it. Existing tenants generally have 45 days to vacate a posted unit, though they must leave immediately if continued occupancy poses an imminent danger to health or safety. The provision also allows the Code Official or Health Officer to issue a compliance order giving owners, managers, or tenants a set timeframe to correct violations, with timely corrections shielding the property from license suspension or revocation.

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For Property Managers

Under Maple Plain Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-676, compliant property operators maintain their rental licenses in good standing and promptly address any code violations to avoid posting. When a compliance order is issued, operators document all corrective actions and meet the deadlines specified by the Code Official or Health Officer; if more time is needed, a written extension request is submitted before the correction period expires. Operators also ensure that no one occupies a posted unit until the Code Official formally permits re-occupancy, and they refrain from removing or altering any posted placard.

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

For Tenants

Maple Plain Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. 13 § 4-676 gives tenants who are in occupancy at the time a unit is posted up to 45 days to vacate, unless the Code Official determines that continued occupancy creates an imminent danger, in which case immediate vacation is required. Tenants should be aware that residing in a posted unit without Code Official authorization is prohibited under this provision. Tenants who believe a posting was issued improperly or who need guidance on their rights during the vacate period may consult a local tenant-rights organization or seek information from the City of Maple Plain directly.

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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