Minneapolis

Municipal housing and tenant protection ordinances

Rules (123)

Title

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.10

Renovation and remodeling

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.100

Lead clearance inspection required

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.110

Policy

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.15

State Statutes and Rules incorporated

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.20

Enforcement authority

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.30

Fee schedule

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.40

Enforcement of lead orders

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.50

Appeals of lead orders

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.60

Annual report

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.70

Severability

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.80

Effective date

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 240.90

Housing board of appeals

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 242.10

What constitutes

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.10

Storage near heating plant

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1000

Exit signs

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1010

State code incorporated

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1020

More restrictive standards to apply

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1025

"Regulatory authority" defined for the code

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1030

No modification of zoning code intended

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1035

Compliance required

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1040

License required

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1045

Lavatory and bath facilities

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1050

Communal kitchens

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1060

No-cooking signs

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1070

Officers designated

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.120

Inspections required; powers

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.130

Occupant to give access to owner or operator

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.140

Notice of violations

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.150

Emergency orders

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.160

Warning notice of insanitary condition

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.170

Emergency housing repair

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.180

Revolving fund for rental property repair

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.185

Reinspection fee

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.190

Purpose and policy

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.20

Required

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.200

Manner of registering

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.210

Posting

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.230

Compliance required

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.260

Tenant to be notified of mortgage foreclosure or cancellation of contract for deed

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.265

Liability for utility service payments

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.270

Tenant to be notified of environmental contamination testing, abatement, removal or remediation in designated sites

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.275

Tenant to be given copy of lease

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.280

Tenant to be notified of entry

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.285

Dwelling plumbing facilities required

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.290

Findings

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.30

Shared bath dwelling unit plumbing facilities required

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.300

Basement water closet

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.310

Hot and cold water

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.320

Water heating facilities

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.330

Sewer and water connections

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.340

Solid waste storage

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.350

Collection of recyclable materials

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.355

Rubbish chutes and bins

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.370

Definitions

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.40

Compliance required

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.400

Light and ventilation

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.410

Electric outlets and fixtures

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.420

Heating facilities

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.430

Heating facilities performance inspection and energy audit required

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.435

Exit illumination

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.440

Screens

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.450

Supplied heating to habitable rooms or parts thereof

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.460

Compliance required

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.490

Defacement of property

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.495

Meaning of certain words

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.50

Foundations, roofs, exterior walls and surfaces

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.500

Interior

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.510

Rainwater drainage

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.520

Windows, exterior doors, hatchways

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.530

Shades, drapes

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.540

Stairways and porches

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.550

Guardrails

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.555

Plumbing fixtures

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.560

Bathroom and toilet floors

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.570

Supplied facilities

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.580

Discontinuance of required services

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.590

Temporary housing prohibited; exception

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.60

Pest extermination

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.600

Cleanliness of public areas

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.610

Vacant dwelling units

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.620

Hanging of screens

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.630

Prohibited uses

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.640

Numbering units

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.650

Mailboxes

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.655

Changing or altering locks

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.660

Doorbells or buzzers

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.670

Secured egress and ingress to be provided for certain multiple dwellings

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.675

Cleanliness

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.690

Residential storage standards

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.695

Continuing violations

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.70

Disposal of solid waste

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.700

Use of storm windows and operation of mechanical system controls

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.720

Extermination of pests

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.730

Supplied plumbing fixtures

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.740

Plumbing fixtures or appliances furnished by occupant

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.750

Damaging property

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.760

Composting

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.770

Compliance required

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.790

Enforcement by suit

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.80

Ceiling height

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.800

Required space in dwelling units

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.810

Dwelling unit to be occupied by one (1) family

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.820

Arrangement of rooms

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.830

Cellar space not habitable

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.840

Basement space may be habitable

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.850

Access to sanitary facilities

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.860

Compliance required

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.890

Powers declared additional

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.90

Open fires

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.900

Vacant dwellings

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.910

Fire warning system

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.915

Prohibited sale

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.916

Fire extinguishers

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.920

Flammable liquids

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.930

Attic rooms

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.940

Restricted attic use

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.945

Heating plants

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.950

Egress

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.960

Door-closing devices; fire-resistive doors

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.965

Address posting

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.970

Ventilation shafts

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.980

Transom windows

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.990

Code Compilations

Minneapolis Code tit. 12

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 12 — Housing

Minneapolis Housing chapters (6 in scope; ch. 351 STR excluded pending MN scope item #8). Ch. 240 Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control — 12 sections: title, policy, state statutes incorporated (Minn. Stat. ch. 144 + Minn. R. ch. 4761), enforcement authority (Health Dept.), fee schedule, lead orders, appeals, annual report, renovation/remodeling, lead clearance inspection required (§§ 240.10–240.110). Ch. 242 Appeals — 1 section: Housing board of appeals (§ 242.10). Ch. 244 Maintenance Code (18 articles, 221 sections) — Arts. I–XVIII covering definitions, scope, administration, exterior/interior maintenance, light/ventilation/heating (Art. V), owner maintenance obligations (Art. VI), unfit dwellings (Art. XIII), Rental Dwelling Licenses (Art. XVI), carbon monoxide (Art. XVII), Affordable Housing Building Sale (Art. XVIII). Ch. 248 Truth in Sale of Housing — 30 sections: seller disclosure requirements for pre-1978 housing and other residential property. Ch. 249 Vacant Dwelling or Building, Nuisance Condition — 12 sections: securing/maintaining vacant buildings, nuisance declarations. Ch. 250 Condominium Conversions — 12 sections: notice, tenant rights, conversion standards. 340 total Title 12 docs (job 492538); 272 in-scope parsed sections across chs. 240/242/244/248/249/250 confirmed via dry run 2026-09-15 (ch.240=12 ch.242=1 ch.244=210 ch.248=25 ch.249=12 ch.250=12).

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Minneapolis Code tit. 7

Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 7 — Civil Rights

Minneapolis Civil Rights chapters (3 in scope; ch. 139 IN GENERAL excluded from declared depth). Ch. 141 Administration and Enforcement — 8 operative sections: Commission on civil rights, commission membership, organizational powers, complaint procedure, civil action/judicial review, duties of city attorney, Department of civil rights (§§ 141.10–141.80; §§ 141.90–141.100 Reserved). Ch. 142 Civil Rights and Domestic Partnerships — 6 operative sections: purpose, definitions, domestic partnership registration, amendments, termination of partnership, visitation rights in health care facilities (§§ 142.10–142.70; § 142.40 Reserved). Ch. 143 Right to Counsel — 5 sections: findings/purpose, definitions, provision of legal services in covered proceedings (housing/eviction), selection of designated organization, administration of right-to-counsel program (§§ 143.10–143.50). 36 total Title 7 docs (job 492538); 19 in-scope parsed sections across chs. 141/142/143 confirmed via dry run 2026-09-15 (ch.141=8 ch.142=6 ch.143=5; ch.139 IN GENERAL excluded from scope = 7 sections not ingested).

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