Spring Lake Park, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 12.16 (2026) § 12.16.120
Compliance Order
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When the compliance official determines that any dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit, or the premises surrounding any of these, fails to meet the provisions of this chapter, he or she shall issue a compliance order setting forth the violations of the code provisions and ordering the owner, occupant, operator, or agent to correct the violations. This compliance order shall: Be in writing; Describe the location and nature of the violation of this chapter; Establish a reasonable time for the correction of the violation, and notify of appeal recourse; and Be served upon the owner, or his or her agent, or the occupant, as the case may require.
Spring Lake Park's Ch. 12.16 Housing Maintenance And Occupancy § 12.16.120 establishes the process by which a compliance official formally notifies responsible parties of housing code violations. When a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, or surrounding premises is found to fall short of chapter standards, the official must issue a written compliance order that identifies the specific violations, sets a reasonable correction deadline, and informs the recipient of their right to appeal. The order must be formally served on the owner, agent, or occupant as appropriate to the situation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12.16.120, property owners and their agents are among the parties who may be formally served with a written compliance order if a compliance official finds that a dwelling or its surrounding premises does not meet chapter standards. Compliant operators generally maintain properties in accordance with Ch. 12.16 requirements, respond promptly to any compliance order received, complete required corrections within the established timeframe, and take note of the appeal process described in the order. Keeping records of maintenance activities and any correspondence with the compliance office is a practice commonly associated with orderly code compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12.16.120 of Spring Lake Park's Housing Maintenance And Occupancy code gives tenants an indirect protection: when a compliance official identifies violations in a dwelling or rooming unit, a formal written order must be issued requiring correction within a reasonable time. Occupants may also be served with a compliance order directly, and the order itself must notify recipients of available appeal recourse. Tenants who believe their unit has unaddressed code violations may consider contacting the Spring Lake Park compliance office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand the options available under Ch. 12.16.
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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