Saint Bonifacius, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 150 (2026) § 151.01
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It is the purpose of this subchapter to assure that rental housing in the city is decent, safe and sanitary and is so operated and maintained as not to become a nuisance to the neighborhood or to become an influence that fosters blight and deterioration or creates a disincentive to reinvestment in the community. The operation of rental dwelling units is a business enterprise that entails certain responsibilities. Operators are responsible to take such reasonable steps as are necessary to assure that the citizens of the city who occupy such units may pursue the quiet enjoyment of the normal activities of life in surroundings that are safe, secure and sanitary and free from crimes and criminal activity, nuisances or annoyances. (Ord. 82B, passed 2-16-2011)
Saint Bonifacius Ch. 150 § 151.01 establishes the overarching purpose of the city's rental housing subchapter: to ensure that rental properties remain decent, safe, and sanitary, and are managed in a way that does not create nuisances, contribute to neighborhood blight, or discourage community reinvestment. The provision frames rental housing operation as a business enterprise carrying defined responsibilities. Operators are expected to take reasonable steps so that residents can enjoy their homes in surroundings that are safe, secure, sanitary, and free from nuisances and criminal activity.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Saint Bonifacius Ch. 150 § 151.01, rental housing operation is explicitly characterized as a business enterprise, meaning property owners and managers are expected to approach maintenance and tenant relations with professional diligence. Compliant operators generally keep their properties in decent, safe, and sanitary condition, address nuisance conditions proactively, and take reasonable steps to ensure residents can quietly enjoy their homes. Staying attentive to property conditions and neighborhood impacts is consistent with the responsibilities this provision outlines.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Saint Bonifacius Ch. 150 § 151.01 affirms that tenants have an interest in occupying rental housing that is safe, secure, sanitary, and free from nuisances and criminal activity. If a rental unit or its management falls short of these standards, tenants may have grounds to raise concerns with city officials or code enforcement, as this provision sets the foundational expectations for how rental properties must be operated. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options may be available when a property does not meet the standards described in this subchapter.
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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