Maplewood, Minn., City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-603
Rental dwelling inspection certificate
Operative Text
Prior to operating a rental dwelling, the licensee must obtain a rental dwelling inspection certificate from the city. Rental dwellings will be inspected on a schedule between one and three years as determined by the city manager. The city manager will adopt an inspection policy for rental dwellings taking into account the property's inspection history, history of compliance with federal, state and local law, and the history of inspections, property maintenance violations, and other code enforcement violations at the property.
Maplewood City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-603 establishes that any rental dwelling must hold a valid inspection certificate issued by the city before it can legally operate. Inspections are conducted on a recurring cycle of one to three years, with the exact interval set by the city manager based on each property's compliance and enforcement history. Properties with stronger compliance records may be inspected less frequently, while those with past violations may face more regular scrutiny.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Maplewood City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-603, compliant rental operators secure an inspection certificate from the city before placing a unit into service and maintain that certificate on an ongoing basis. The city manager sets each property's inspection interval—anywhere from one to three years—factoring in prior inspection outcomes, maintenance violations, and overall compliance with applicable law. Operators who maintain clean compliance histories across federal, state, and local requirements are generally positioned to qualify for longer intervals between inspections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Maplewood City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-603 gives tenants a basis to verify that their rental dwelling holds a current city-issued inspection certificate, which is a prerequisite for lawful operation. If a unit appears to be operating without such a certificate, or if code violations have gone unaddressed, tenants may consider contacting the city's code enforcement office to inquire about the property's inspection and compliance status. Tenant-rights organizations in the Maplewood area can also help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord may not be meeting inspection certificate requirements.
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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