Osseo, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 46 (2026) § 151.39
REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE
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The owner of any rental dwelling is responsible for the removal of snow and ice from parking lots, driveways, steps and walkways on the premises and from sidewalks adjacent to or abutting the premises. Individual snowfalls of three inches or more, or successive snowfalls accumulating to a depth of three inches must be removed from parking lots and driveways within 48 hours after the cessation of the snowfall. All snow and ice must be removed from steps and walkways on the premises and from sidewalks adjacent to or abutting the premises within 24 hours of the deposit of the snow or ice. (Ord. 2009-3, passed 8-24-2009; Am. Ord. 2010-5, passed 10-25-2010) Penalty, see § 151.99
Osseo Ch. 46 Rental Dwellings § 151.39 establishes that rental property owners bear responsibility for clearing snow and ice from parking lots, driveways, steps, walkways, and adjacent sidewalks. Snowfall accumulations of three inches or more must be cleared from parking lots and driveways within 48 hours after the snow stops falling. Steps, walkways, and sidewalks must be cleared within 24 hours of any snow or ice deposit.
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Under § 151.39, compliant rental property operators maintain a snow and ice removal plan that accounts for both the 48-hour window for parking lots and driveways and the stricter 24-hour window for steps, walkways, and abutting sidewalks. Operators generally track snowfall totals to identify when the three-inch threshold has been met or cumulatively reached, triggering the removal obligation. Keeping records of when snowfall ceased and when clearing was completed can help demonstrate compliance if a question arises. Penalties for non-compliance are referenced in § 151.99.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 151.39 gives tenants a basis to expect that their rental property's parking areas, driveways, steps, walkways, and adjacent sidewalks will be kept clear of snow and ice within the timeframes the ordinance specifies. If a landlord fails to meet these deadlines, tenants may consider documenting conditions with timestamped photos and reporting the issue to the appropriate Osseo municipal authority responsible for rental dwelling code enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help explain what options may be available under § 151.99's penalty provisions.
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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