Spring Lake Park, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 12.16 (2026) § 12.16.160
Compliance Orders; Remedies
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Upon failure to comply with the compliance order within the time set therein and no appeal having been taken, or upon failure to comply with a modified compliance order within the time set therein, the criminal penalty established hereunder notwithstanding, the City Council may by resolution cause the cited deficiency to be remedied as set forth in the compliance order. The cost of the remedy shall be a lien against the subject real estate and may be levied and collected as a special assessment in the manner provided by M.S. Ch. 429, as it may be amended from time to time, that the assessment shall be payable in a single installment.
Spring Lake Park's Ch. 12.16 Housing Maintenance And Occupancy § 12.16.160 establishes that when a property owner fails to comply with a housing compliance order by its deadline—and has not appealed—the City Council may step in and have the cited deficiency corrected directly. The cost of that city-initiated remedy is then attached as a lien on the property and collected as a special assessment under Minnesota Statutes Ch. 429, payable in a single installment. This mechanism operates independently of any criminal penalties that may also apply under the same code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Spring Lake Park Ch. 12.16 § 12.16.160, operators who receive a compliance order generally act within the stated deadline to correct cited deficiencies, because failure to do so—without a timely appeal—can trigger City Council action to remedy the problem at the property owner's expense. That cost becomes a lien on the real estate and is collected as a special assessment in a single installment, which can affect the property's title and financial standing. Compliant operators also keep records of completed repairs and any correspondence with the city to document timely action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12.16.160 of Spring Lake Park's Housing Maintenance And Occupancy code gives the City Council authority to enforce compliance orders when a landlord fails to act, which can be relevant context for tenants living in properties with unresolved housing violations. If a compliance order has been issued for a property and the deadline has passed without correction, tenants may wish to contact the Spring Lake Park city offices to inquire about the status of enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations in Minnesota can also help residents understand how housing maintenance codes and compliance order processes may relate to their living conditions.
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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