Park Rapids, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 (2026) § 152.071
INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS
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(A) The Police Chief, City Administrator, and such other person designated by the City Administrator are hereby authorized to make inspections reasonably necessary to the enforcement of this chapter. (B) All persons authorized herein to inspect shall have the authority to enter, with a 24-hour notification to the landlord unless consent to enter is granted either from the landlord or the tenant, any dwelling, dwelling unit, rental dwelling or rental unit pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (C) Persons inspecting any dwelling, dwelling unit, rental dwelling, or rental unit as provided herein shall notify the owner of all violations, if any, by written notice. The notice shall direct that compliance be made within a reasonable time not to exceed 60 days, unless extended by the compliance official based on good cause. The dwelling, dwelling unit, rental dwelling, or rental unit shall be reinspected. (Am. Ord. 473, passed 12-12-2006; Am. Ord. 475, passed 2-27-2007)
Park Rapids Ch. 152 § 152.071 authorizes the Police Chief, City Administrator, and other designated officials to conduct inspections of dwellings and rental units to enforce the city's manufactured home park and rental housing regulations. Inspectors must give landlords at least 24 hours' notice before entering, unless the landlord or tenant consents to entry. When violations are found, the property owner receives written notice and is generally given up to 60 days to come into compliance, with the possibility of an extension for good cause, after which a reinspection takes place.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Park Rapids Ch. 152 § 152.071, compliant rental property operators typically ensure that designated city officials can access their properties after receiving the required 24-hour notification, or by granting consent to enter. When a written violation notice is issued following an inspection, operators generally address the cited deficiencies within the timeframe specified—up to 60 days, or longer if an extension is granted for good cause—and prepare for the required reinspection. Keeping clear records of communications with inspectors and documenting corrective actions taken can support a smooth compliance process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Park Rapids Ch. 152 § 152.071 gives tenants a role in the inspection process: a tenant's consent to entry can substitute for the 24-hour notice otherwise required before an inspector enters a rental unit. If you believe your unit has housing code violations, you may contact the City Administrator's office to inquire about requesting an inspection, as this provision establishes an official inspection and written-notice process. Tenant-rights organizations in Minnesota can help you understand how the inspection and compliance timeline may relate to your broader rights as a renter.
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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