Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1090
Sanitary maintenance (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
The owner or operator of every rooming house or lodging establishment shall be responsible for the sanitary maintenance of all walls, floors, and ceilings, and for the sanitary maintenance of every other part of the rooming house or lodging establishment; and he shall be further responsible for the sanitary maintenance of the entire premises where the entire structure or building within which the rooming house or lodging establishment is contained is leased or occupied by the operator. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 76.060; 78-Or-244, § 45, 11-22-78; 2006-Or-073, § 12, 6-30-06)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1090 establishes that the owner or operator of a rooming house or lodging establishment bears responsibility for keeping all interior surfaces—walls, floors, and ceilings—as well as every other part of the facility in a sanitary condition. When the operator leases or occupies the entire building that contains the rooming house or lodging establishment, that sanitary maintenance obligation extends to the full premises. This rule places the burden of cleanliness and upkeep squarely on the operator rather than on individual residents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.1090, compliant operators of rooming houses and lodging establishments routinely inspect and maintain all walls, floors, ceilings, and common areas to ensure sanitary conditions throughout the facility. When an operator controls the entire building, that maintenance responsibility expands to cover the whole premises, not just individual rooms or units. Operators generally document their cleaning schedules, address sanitation issues promptly, and keep records that demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 244.1090 gives residents of rooming houses and lodging establishments a clear basis to expect that the operator—not the tenant—is responsible for maintaining sanitary conditions in walls, floors, ceilings, and all other parts of the facility. If conditions fall short of that standard, residents may report concerns to the City of Minneapolis's housing inspection or code enforcement office, which has authority to investigate sanitation complaints. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can also help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general options exist when sanitary maintenance obligations under this provision appear to go unmet.
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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