Marshall, Minn., Mun. Code art. 18-VIII (2026) § 18-137
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Legislative finding. It is hereby found that there exist and may in the future exist, within the City, residential rental premises, rooming units, or parts thereof, and renter-occupied mobile homes or rented premises on which the mobile home sits, which, by deficiencies in the structure, equipment, sanitation, maintenance, use or occupancy, affect or are likely to affect adversely the public health, including the physical, mental and social well-being of people, their safety, and general welfare. To correct and prevent the existence of such adverse conditions, to achieve and maintain such levels of residential environmental quality that will protect and promote public health, safety and general welfare, preserve property values and prevent blight, it is further found that the establishment and enforcement of minimum rental housing standards are required. It is further found that a municipal registration program is appropriate to effectively enforce residential rental unit maintenance standards and correct or prevent law violations, nuisances and other disturbances and disorders involving residential rental units within the City. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a program for identifying rental housing units within the City of Marshall. This chapter is adopted to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Marshall by:Promoting safety from fires and accidents; Providing a means for the fair administration and enforcement of this Code for all residential rental housing units; Providing minimum standards for basic equipment and facilities; Reducing environmental hazards to health; and Assisting in controlling criminal activities in rental housing HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 24-003 on 2/13/2024
Marshall Art. 18-VIII Residential Rental Code § 18-137 establishes the city's foundational rationale for regulating residential rental housing, including apartments, rooming units, and renter-occupied mobile homes. The provision recognizes that substandard housing conditions — whether structural, sanitary, or related to maintenance — can harm public health, safety, and general welfare. To address these concerns, the city determined that minimum rental housing standards and a municipal registration program are necessary tools for identifying and correcting problematic conditions across all rental units within Marshall.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-137, the City of Marshall has formally committed to enforcing minimum housing standards across all residential rental properties, including rooming units and mobile homes. Operators who maintain their properties in compliance with the code's baseline requirements for equipment, facilities, sanitation, and structural integrity are generally aligned with the chapter's stated goals. Familiarity with the registration program established under Art. 18-VIII is a practical starting point for understanding ongoing compliance obligations under this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 18-137 reflects the City of Marshall's legislative determination that renters — including those in apartments, rooming units, and mobile homes — are entitled to housing that meets minimum standards for health, safety, and habitability. This provision serves as the foundation for the broader rental code, meaning that violations of specific standards elsewhere in Art. 18-VIII are rooted in the public-health and welfare purposes articulated here. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of these baseline standards may wish to consult the city's enforcement process, review resources from a local tenant-rights organization, or explore whether a complaint can be filed under the municipal registration program.
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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