Spring Lake Park, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 12.16 (2026) § 12.16.100
Enforcement And Inspection Authority
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The Administrator, Clerk/Treasurer and his or her designated agents shall be the compliance official who shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and who is hereby authorized to cause inspections on a scheduled basis for rental units, or otherwise when reason exists to believe that a violation of this chapter has been or is being committed. Inspections shall be conducted during reasonable daylight hours and the compliance official shall present evidence of official capacity to the occupant in charge of the respective dwelling units.
Spring Lake Park's Chapter 12.16 Housing Maintenance and Occupancy designates the Administrator and Clerk/Treasurer — along with their authorized agents — as the compliance officials responsible for administering and enforcing the chapter's housing standards. Under § 12.16.100, these officials are empowered to conduct inspections of rental units either on a scheduled basis or when there is reason to believe a violation has occurred or is occurring. Inspections must take place during reasonable daylight hours, and the compliance official is required to show proof of their official capacity to the occupant in charge of the dwelling unit before proceeding.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Spring Lake Park § 12.16.100, compliant rental property operators generally cooperate with scheduled inspections conducted by the designated compliance officials during reasonable daylight hours. Operators familiar with this provision understand that inspections may also occur outside of scheduled cycles if there is reason to believe a violation is taking place. Maintaining rental units in accordance with Chapter 12.16 standards is the most straightforward way to be prepared for either type of inspection visit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Spring Lake Park § 12.16.100 establishes that tenants have the right to see evidence of a compliance official's identity and authority before an inspection of their dwelling unit proceeds. Inspections are limited to reasonable daylight hours, providing a baseline protection for occupants. Tenants who believe an inspection was conducted improperly, or who want to report a potential housing code violation, may contact the Spring Lake Park Administrator or Clerk/Treasurer's office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general 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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