Sandstone, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 118.01
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The city recognizes a need for an organized inspection program of residential rental units within the city in order to establish minimum standards for rental units to meet city and state safety, health, fire and zoning codes within the city and to provide a more efficient system for compelling both absentee and local landlords to correct violations and properly maintain rental property within the city. The city recognizes that the most efficient system to provide for rental inspections is the creation of a program requiring the licensing of all residential rental units within the city so that orderly inspections can be undertaken. (Prior Code, § 440.01) (Ord. 2015-07, passed 9-2-2015)
Sandstone Ch. 155 Rental Dwellings § 118.01 establishes the foundational purpose behind the city's residential rental inspection program. The provision recognizes that minimum safety, health, fire, and zoning standards must be maintained across all rental units, and that a licensing-based system is the most effective way to ensure orderly inspections and prompt correction of violations. This section does not itself impose specific duties but sets the policy rationale for the broader regulatory framework that follows.
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Sandstone Ch. 155 Rental Dwellings § 118.01 signals that the city has formally committed to a licensing and inspection regime covering all residential rental units, including those owned by absentee landlords. Operators who understand this foundational purpose generally stay ahead of the program by familiarizing themselves with the city and state safety, health, fire, and zoning codes that the inspection program is designed to enforce. Awareness of this stated purpose helps property managers anticipate the scope and intent of the licensing requirements detailed elsewhere in Ch. 155.
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Sandstone Ch. 155 Rental Dwellings § 118.01 reflects the city's recognition that tenants in all residential rental units deserve housing that meets minimum safety, health, fire, and zoning standards. Because this provision establishes the purpose of a city-wide licensing and inspection program, tenants can reference it to understand that the city has a formal, organized mechanism for compelling landlords—including absentee owners—to correct violations. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of these standards may explore options such as contacting the city's relevant inspection or housing office, raising violations through the inspection program, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance.
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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