Northfield, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-134
Notice to vacate
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A notice to vacate shall, in addition to being served, be posted at or upon each entrance to the building on the date the building vacation is ordered, and shall be in substantially the following form: DO NOT ENTER UNSAFE OR ILLEGAL TO OCCUPY It is a misdemeanor to occupy this building or to remove or deface this notice. Inspection Division City of Northfield
Under Northfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-134, when a building vacation is ordered, a formal notice to vacate must be both served on the relevant parties and physically posted at every entrance to the building on the same day the order is issued. The posted notice must follow a specific prescribed form warning that the building is unsafe or illegal to occupy. Occupying the building after such a notice is posted, or removing or defacing the notice itself, constitutes a misdemeanor under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should be aware that under § 14-134, once a building vacation order is issued by the City of Northfield Inspection Division, compliant operators ensure that the required notice is posted at each and every building entrance on the date of the order — not after. The notice must conform substantially to the prescribed statutory language, including the warning against occupancy and against removing or defacing the posting. Operators generally document the posting with dated photographs and retain records showing compliance with the simultaneous service requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 14-134, a posted notice to vacate signals that the City of Northfield Inspection Division has determined the building is unsafe or illegal to occupy, and remaining in the building or tampering with the notice carries misdemeanor exposure. Tenants who encounter such a notice and have questions about their rights — including relocation assistance or the validity of the underlying order — may wish to contact the City of Northfield directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance. Understanding the basis for the vacation order and any appeal processes available is an important first step when this provision is invoked.
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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