Spring Lake Park, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 12.16 (2026) § 12.16.170
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Any person who fails to comply with a compliance order after right of appeal has expired, and any person who fails to comply with a modified compliance order within the time set therein, upon conviction therefor shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. Each day of failure to comply shall constitute a separate punishable offense.
Spring Lake Park's housing code, under Ch. 12.16 § 12.16.170, establishes that failing to follow a compliance order—once any appeal period has run out—or failing to meet the terms of a modified compliance order is treated as a misdemeanor offense. Critically, every single day that a violation continues counts as its own separate offense, meaning the potential criminal exposure compounds over time. This rule applies to any person subject to such an order, not just property owners.
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Under § 12.16.170, operators who receive a compliance order should act promptly to address the cited conditions before the appeal window closes, because once that period expires, continued non-compliance becomes a criminal matter. Compliant property managers typically document all remediation steps and completion dates to demonstrate timely action if questions arise. Because each day of non-compliance is treated as a separate misdemeanor offense, the cumulative exposure can grow quickly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 12.16.170 of Spring Lake Park's Housing Maintenance and Occupancy code provides that landlords who ignore compliance orders face misdemeanor charges, with each day of continued non-compliance constituting a separate offense. If a property has an outstanding compliance order that a landlord is not following, tenants may report ongoing non-compliance to the local code enforcement authority, which can pursue criminal action. Tenant-rights organizations in the area can help residents understand how this provision may relate to their housing situation.
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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