Park Rapids, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 (2026) § 152.003
DESIGNATION OF UNFIT DWELLINGS AND CONDEMNATION
Operative Text
The designation of dwellings or dwelling units as unfit for human habitation and the procedure for the condemnation and placarding of such unfit dwellings or dwelling units shall be carried out in compliance with the following requirements: (A) Placarding condemned dwellings. Any dwelling or dwelling unit which is found to have any of the following defects shall be condemned as unfit for human habitation and shall be so designated and placarded by the city. (1) One which is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe, or vermin-infested that it creates a serious hazard to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. (2) One which lacks illumination, ventilation, or sanitation facilities adequate to protect the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. (3) One which because of its general condition or location is unsanitary or otherwise dangerous to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. (B) Vacating condemned dwellings. Any dwelling or dwelling unit condemned as unfit for human habitation and so designated and placarded shall be vacated immediately or at such future time as the inspector may order. (C) Reuse of condemned dwellings. No dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation shall again be used for human habitation until written approval is secured from and such placard is removed by the city. The city shall remove such placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action were based have been eliminated. (D) Defacing or removing placard. No person shall deface or remove the placard from any dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned as unfit for human habitation and placarded as such, except as provided in division (C). (E) Hearing. Any person affected by any notice or order relating to the condemning and placarding of a dwelling or dwelling unit as unfit for human habitation may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the Board of Adjustment under the procedures set forth in this chapter. (Am. Ord. 473, passed 12-12-2006)
Park Rapids Ch. 152 § 152.003 establishes the process by which the city identifies and officially condemns dwellings or dwelling units that pose serious health or safety risks. A condemned unit receives a placard and must be vacated, and it cannot be reoccupied until the city inspects the property, confirms the defects have been corrected, and removes the placard in writing. Anyone affected by a condemnation order has the right to request a hearing before the Board of Adjustment under the procedures outlined in this chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Park Rapids Ch. 152 § 152.003, property owners whose units are condemned and placarded are responsible for correcting all cited defects before any reoccupancy can occur. Compliant operators typically document all remediation work, communicate with the city inspector throughout the repair process, and obtain written approval and official placard removal before allowing tenants to return. Removing or defacing a condemnation placard without city authorization is itself a violation of § 152.003(D).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Park Rapids Ch. 152 § 152.003 provides that if your dwelling is condemned and placarded, you have the right to vacate and the unit cannot legally be re-rented to you or anyone else until the city confirms repairs are complete and removes the placard. If you receive or are affected by a condemnation or placarding notice, § 152.003(E) grants you the right to request a hearing before the Board of Adjustment. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help you understand what options may be available when navigating a condemnation situation.
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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