Sandstone, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 118.07
CERTIFICATION
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(A) Initial inspection. Upon receipt of a license application, the city shall conduct an inspection of the residential rental property. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that all rental unit(s) meet code requirements under the state’s Building Code and Fire Code and all city code requirements. (B) Inspection schedule. Each residential rental property may be inspected by the city at a rate of approximately once every three years, with a minimum frequency of inspections of once every six years. New construction must be initially inspected by the city prior to being issued a certificate of occupancy and then be inspected three years from the date of the certificate of occupancy; provided that, no modifications were made in the interim. (C) Inspection report. The city’s officer or agent charged with the duty of conducting the inspection shall issue an inspection report upon completion of an inspection required by this chapter. (D) Compliance. No residential rental property license will be issued by the city if the residential rental property does not fully comply with State Building and Fire Code requirements and all city code requirements. (E) Exceptions to inspection schedule. Any residential rental properties that have been inspected by the State Fire Marshal’s office, by a State Building Code Division Inspector or a certified inspector from the Office of Housing and Urban Development within the year prior to the license application are exempt from the inspection requirement of this chapter if a copy of the inspection report or compliance certificate is provided to the city at the time of application and the property is in compliance with the inspecting agency’s requirements. (Prior Code, § 440.13) (Ord. 2015-07, passed 9-2-2015)
Sandstone Ch. 155 Rental Dwellings § 118.07 establishes a certification and inspection framework for residential rental properties in Sandstone. The city conducts an initial inspection when a license application is received, then follows a recurring schedule of roughly once every three years, with inspections occurring no less than once every six years. A rental property license will not be issued unless the property fully complies with state Building and Fire Code requirements as well as all applicable city codes, and properties recently inspected by certain state or federal agencies may qualify for an exemption from the city's own inspection if documentation is provided.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Sandstone Ch. 155 Rental Dwellings § 118.07, operators of residential rental properties generally submit a license application and prepare for an initial city inspection covering state Building Code, Fire Code, and local code compliance. Compliant operators maintain their properties to these standards on an ongoing basis, since the city may conduct follow-up inspections approximately every three years. Operators who have received a recent inspection from the State Fire Marshal's office, a State Building Code Division Inspector, or a certified HUD inspector within the prior year can typically satisfy the inspection requirement by submitting a copy of that report or compliance certificate at the time of application, provided the property meets that agency's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Sandstone Ch. 155 Rental Dwellings § 118.07 gives tenants a basis for understanding that their rental unit is subject to city inspection for compliance with state Building and Fire Codes and local code requirements before a rental license is issued. If a property is operating without a valid license or has not passed required inspections, tenants may have grounds to raise this as a concern with the city, which is the body responsible for conducting inspections and issuing licenses under this provision. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet code standards may consider contacting the city's licensing or code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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