Maplewood, Minn., City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-619
Violations
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In addition to any other sanctions or administrative penalties imposed, any violation of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor offense, punishable as defined by state law. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.
Maplewood City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-619 establishes that any breach of the housing chapter's requirements is treated as a misdemeanor under state law, on top of whatever other administrative or civil penalties may already apply. Because each day a violation continues is counted as a distinct offense, a single ongoing problem can accumulate into multiple separate misdemeanor charges. The provision does not cap the number of offenses that can accrue, so the criminal exposure grows the longer a violation persists.
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Under Maplewood City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-619, operators who remain in compliance with every requirement of Chapter 12 avoid the risk of misdemeanor charges entirely. Because each calendar day of noncompliance is treated as a new offense, compliant operators generally act promptly to correct any identified deficiency rather than allowing it to continue. Keeping dated records of corrective actions taken in response to any notice or inspection finding is a practice consistent with demonstrating good-faith compliance.
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 § 12-619 means that a landlord's failure to comply with Chapter 12 can carry criminal consequences—misdemeanor charges—in addition to any administrative penalties, and those charges can multiply for every day the violation continues. Tenants who believe a violation is occurring may report the condition to the appropriate Maplewood municipal enforcement office, which has authority to investigate and pursue sanctions. Tenant-rights organizations in the area can help explain what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes are available.
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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