Shoreview, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-52
Building security
Operative Text
(a) Generally. Doors, windows or hatchways for dwelling units, room units or housekeeping units shall be provided with devices designed to provide security for the occupants and property within. (b) Main entryways. Main entryways shall be equipped with a security device designed to prevent entry to the building from unauthorized individuals. (c) Doors. Doors providing access to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented, leased or let shall be equipped with a deadbolt lock meeting specifications set forth herein. Such deadbolt locks shall be operated only by the turning of a knob or a key and shall have a lock throw of not less than one inch. For the purpose of this section, a sliding bolt shall not be considered an acceptable deadbolt lock. Such deadbolt locks shall be installed according to manufacturer's specifications and maintained in good working order. (d) Deadbolt locks. All deadbolt locks required by this section shall be designed and installed in such a manner so as to be operable inside of the dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit without the use of a key, tool, combination thereof or any other special knowledge or effort. (e) Windows. Operable windows located in whole or in part within six feet (1,828 millimeters) above ground level or a walking surface below that provide access to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented, leased or let shall be equipped with a window sash locking devices, without a tool, key or any special knowledge. Replacement of existing windows shall conform to the egress requirements of the building code. (f) Basement hatchways. Basement hatchways that provide access to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented, leased or let shall be equipped with devices that secure the units from unauthorized entry.
Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-52 establishes minimum building security requirements for rental dwelling units, rooming units, and housekeeping units. The rule covers main entryways, individual unit doors, operable windows within six feet of ground level, and basement hatchways, each of which must be fitted with specified locking or security devices. Unit doors in particular must have a deadbolt lock with at least a one-inch throw that can be operated from inside without a key or tool, and sliding bolts do not qualify under this standard.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-52, compliant rental property operators ensure that every covered access point — main entryways, unit doors, low-level windows, and basement hatchways — is equipped with the security devices the ordinance specifies. For unit doors, this means installing a qualifying deadbolt lock with a minimum one-inch throw, installed per manufacturer specifications and kept in good working order; sliding bolts are explicitly excluded. Operators also verify that interior deadbolt operation requires no key, tool, or special knowledge, and that window sash locks on accessible windows meet the same tool-free standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-52 gives renters the right to occupy units where doors, accessible windows, and basement hatchways are secured with the devices the ordinance requires, including a proper deadbolt — not a sliding bolt — on the unit door. If a required security device is missing, broken, or does not meet the ordinance's specifications, tenants may have grounds to raise that deficiency as a housing-code violation with the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Shoreview's municipal code can help renters understand what documentation to gather and what general options exist when a landlord has not maintained compliant security hardware.
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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