South St. Paul, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 106, art. VII § 106-251
Correction of hazardous items or conditions
Operative Text
(a) In the rental inspection report, the evaluator shall clearly identify any hazardous items or conditions, pursuant to the Housing Evaluator's Code of Ethics and Standards. (b) The city will not accept a rental license application as complete and schedule the license for review by the city council until all hazards identified in the inspection report have been corrected and a new inspection is performed that verifies that all hazards have been resolved. (c) If an inspection report expires during the rental license period and a replacement report as required under Section 106-232 (c) determines that hazardous conditions exist, then the following shall apply: (1) No occupancy shall be permitted of the rental dwelling unit if it is currently vacant until the hazards have been corrected and a new inspection report is submitted that verifies that all hazards have been resolved. (2) If there is a tenant already occupying the rental dwelling unit, all hazards must be corrected within 30 days and a new inspection report must be submitted that verifies all hazards have been resolved. Failure to comply with this provision may be grounds for revocation/denial of the rental license.
South St. Paul Code of Ordinances ch. 106, art. VII § 106-251 establishes a process for addressing hazardous conditions found during rental property inspections. Any hazards identified in an inspection report must be fully corrected and verified through a follow-up inspection before a rental license application can advance to city council review. If hazardous conditions are discovered in a replacement inspection report during an active license period, vacant units cannot be re-occupied until hazards are resolved, and occupied units must have all hazards corrected within 30 days, with a verified follow-up inspection submitted as proof.
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Under § 106-251, compliant rental property operators in South St. Paul ensure that all hazardous items or conditions flagged in an inspection report are remediated promptly and that a follow-up inspection confirming resolution is submitted before pursuing license approval. When a replacement inspection during an active license period uncovers hazards, operators generally keep vacant units unoccupied until clearance is obtained and address hazards in occupied units within the 30-day window the ordinance specifies. Failure to meet these timelines can serve as grounds for revocation or denial of the rental license, making timely documentation of corrections a standard part of license management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 106-251 of the South St. Paul Code of Ordinances provides tenants with a meaningful protection: if a replacement inspection during an active rental license period identifies hazardous conditions in an occupied unit, the landlord is required to correct all hazards within 30 days and submit a verified follow-up inspection report. Tenants who believe hazardous conditions have not been addressed within that timeframe may consider contacting the City of South St. Paul's licensing or code enforcement office to inquire about the status of the inspection and any compliance actions. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how this provision interacts with other housing protections and what options may be available if a landlord fails to comply.
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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