Montevideo, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 2 (2026) § 10-2-5
FAILURE TO COMPLY
Operative Text
A. Whenever it is determined that any property upon inspection fails to meet the requirements set forth in this chapter or in applicable rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, a notice shall be issued to property owner(s). The notice shall state the violation, the action required to correct the violation, the time period to correct the violation, that unless the violation is corrected, the registration will be revoked, and the method to appeal the determination. The notice shall be sent to the owner and any agent by first class mail at the address provided in the registration. The property owner(s) by order of the notice shall be given a certain period of time for the correction of any alleged violation and, upon expiration of said time period, the Montevideo building inspector shall reinspect the property. If, upon reinspection, the violations are determined not to have been corrected, the city shall issue a notice to the property owner(s) or designated representative informing them that: 1) the registration is revoked; 2) legal proceedings for the immediate correction of the alleged violations may be initiated; and/or 3) if necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare, an order may be issued that the property be vacated within thirty (30) days. In addition, administrative fines may be imposed upon the property owner(s). B. The failure of any owner to comply with the requirements of this chapter regarding registration, the undertaking of repairs necessary to correct alleged violations to this chapter, and the payment of any penalties assessed may be referred to the city attorney of the city of Montevideo for appropriate legal action. (Ord. 856, 12-19-2005)
Montevideo Ch. 2 Housing Standards § 10-2-5 establishes a formal process that activates when a rental property fails an inspection. The property owner receives a written notice identifying the violation, the required correction, and a deadline to fix it, after which a reinspection occurs. If violations remain uncorrected after reinspection, the city may revoke the property's registration, initiate legal proceedings, order the property vacated within 30 days, and impose administrative fines. Persistent non-compliance—including failure to register, make repairs, or pay assessed penalties—can be referred to the city attorney for legal action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Montevideo Ch. 2 Housing Standards § 10-2-5, compliant property operators treat every inspection notice as a time-sensitive document, carefully noting the stated deadline and the specific corrective actions required. Operators generally complete all required repairs before the reinspection date and confirm that the address on file with the registration is current, since notices are sent by first-class mail to that address. Keeping records of completed repairs and any correspondence with the building inspector helps demonstrate good-faith compliance and supports any appeal of the determination if one becomes necessary.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Montevideo Ch. 2 Housing Standards § 10-2-5 provides meaningful protections for tenants living in properties that fail to meet housing standards, including the possibility that the city may revoke a non-compliant property's registration or initiate legal proceedings against the owner. If a property is ordered vacated, tenants receive at least 30 days' notice under this provision. Tenants who believe their property has unresolved code violations may consider contacting the Montevideo building inspector's office to inquire about inspection status, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available to them.
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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