St. Francis, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, § 6 § 4-6-2
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Every non-owner occupied rental dwelling unit or owner-occupied dwelling with individual rooms or units being rented to a non-family member, and its premises used whole or in part as a home or residence, for a family or person, shall conform to the requirements of this Ordinance irrespective of when such building was constructed, altered or repaired. This Ordinance establishes minimum standards for erected rental dwelling units, accessory structures and related premises. All dwelling units must also comply with all other applicable standards found in the City Code.
St. Francis Code of Ordinances ch. 4, § 6 § 4-6-2 establishes that every non-owner-occupied rental dwelling unit, as well as any owner-occupied dwelling where individual rooms or units are rented to non-family members, must meet the minimum housing standards set out in this Ordinance—regardless of when the structure was built, altered, or repaired. The rule applies to the dwelling unit itself, any accessory structures, and the surrounding premises. Compliance with all other applicable standards in the City Code is also required.
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Under St. Francis Code of Ordinances ch. 4, § 6 § 4-6-2, operators of rental properties—including owner-occupants who rent rooms or units to non-family members—are generally expected to ensure that every affected dwelling unit, accessory structure, and related premises meets the Ordinance's minimum standards at all times, irrespective of the property's age or construction history. Compliant operators typically conduct regular inspections of their properties to identify and address any conditions that fall below those minimum standards. They also stay current with all other applicable provisions of the St. Francis City Code that may apply alongside this Ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
St. Francis Code of Ordinances ch. 4, § 6 § 4-6-2 provides that tenants in non-owner-occupied rentals, as well as those renting rooms from an owner-occupant who is not a family member, are entitled to housing that meets the Ordinance's minimum standards, no matter how old the building is. If a rental unit or its premises appears to fall short of those standards, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation as part of a housing complaint or other enforcement process available through the City. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help clarify what options may be available under this provision and the broader St. Francis City Code.
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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