Maplewood, Minn., City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-613
Responsibility for acts of manager
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Licensees are responsible for the acts or omissions of their managers as it pertains to the rental dwelling.
Under Maplewood City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-613, a rental property licensee is legally accountable for the conduct of any manager they employ or designate to oversee a rental dwelling. This means that if a manager fails to act, acts improperly, or violates applicable rules in connection with the rental property, that responsibility flows back to the licensee. The provision closes a potential gap where a property owner might otherwise disclaim accountability by pointing to a manager's independent decisions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-613, property owners and licensees who delegate day-to-day management of a rental dwelling remain fully accountable for how that manager performs. Compliant operators generally vet managers carefully, establish clear operating procedures, and maintain oversight to ensure that managerial acts or omissions do not result in code violations attributed to the licensee. Keeping records of management agreements, communications, and corrective actions can help demonstrate that a licensee is exercising appropriate oversight.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-613 of the Maplewood City Code means that tenants do not need to limit concerns solely to a property manager — the licensee (typically the property owner) bears responsibility for the manager's conduct related to the rental dwelling. If a manager fails to address a habitability issue, improperly handles a tenancy matter, or otherwise falls short of code requirements, that failure can be attributed to the licensee. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider contacting the relevant Maplewood municipal authority, documenting all communications with both the manager and the licensee, 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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