Saint Bonifacius, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 150 (2026) § 151.12
NO WARRANTY BY CITY
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By enacting and undertaking to enforce this subchapter, the city, the city employees and the City Council and its agents do not warrant or guarantee the safety, fitness or suitability of any dwelling in the city. Owners and occupants should take whatever steps they deem appropriate to protect their interests, health, safety and welfare. (Ord. 82B, passed 2-16-2011)
Saint Bonifacius Ch. 150 § 151.12 establishes that the city's decision to enact and enforce its rental housing subchapter does not constitute a warranty or guarantee that any dwelling in the city is safe, fit, or suitable for habitation. The provision makes clear that responsibility for assessing and protecting one's own interests, health, safety, and welfare rests with property owners and occupants themselves. Enforcement of the subchapter by city employees or the City Council does not create any implied assurance about the condition of a particular dwelling.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Saint Bonifacius § 151.12, property owners should understand that city enforcement activity does not relieve them of their own independent obligations to maintain safe and suitable dwellings. Compliant operators generally conduct their own assessments of property conditions rather than relying on city inspections or enforcement actions as a substitute for due diligence. Owners are expected to take proactive steps to protect the interests and welfare of their occupants, independent of any city oversight.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Saint Bonifacius § 151.12 makes clear that the city's enforcement of its rental housing rules does not serve as a guarantee that any particular dwelling meets safety or habitability standards. Tenants who have concerns about the condition of their dwelling may wish to document issues, review other provisions within Ch. 150 that address specific habitability requirements, or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Because this provision explicitly places responsibility on occupants to protect their own interests, understanding what other local or state protections may apply can be an important step.
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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