St. Louis Park, Minn., City Code ch. 8 §§ 8-326–8-335 (2026) § 8-330
City inspections
Operative Text
Sec. 8-330. City inspections.
(a) The owner of rental housing shall permit access by the city to perform a minimum
of one inspection every two years of every dwelling unit and common space within the
owner’s control. The city may perform or require additional inspections if deemed
necessary by the city or by the request of a tenant. The owner shall notify the tenant or
tenants of the time when the city inspection will be conducted and provide access to the
units.
(b) The owner’s rental housing license may be suspended, revoked, or denied renewal
for failing to maintain the licensed building in compliance with the property maintenance
code as set forth in chapter 6, article V of this code or otherwise failing to comply with the
requirements of the city code or applicable state or federal law.
(Ord. No. 2334-07, 08-10-2007; Ord. No. 2361-08, 1-1-2009)Section 8-330 of the St. Louis Park City Code establishes that rental property owners must allow the city to inspect every dwelling unit and common area at least once every two years. The city retains authority to conduct additional inspections when it deems them necessary or when a tenant requests one. An owner's rental housing license can be suspended, revoked, or denied renewal if the property falls out of compliance with the property maintenance code or other applicable city, state, or federal requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-330, compliant rental housing operators in St. Louis Park generally maintain their properties in accordance with the property maintenance code found in Chapter 6, Article V, and cooperate with the city's biennial inspection schedule. Operators typically notify tenants in advance of scheduled city inspections and ensure that inspectors have access to all units and common spaces. Failure to facilitate inspections or maintain code compliance can put a rental housing license at risk of suspension, revocation, or non-renewal.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-330 gives tenants in St. Louis Park a recognized avenue to request a city inspection of their rental unit, separate from the mandatory biennial inspections the city already conducts. If a landlord's property is found out of compliance, the city has authority to act on the rental housing license, which can be a meaningful lever for addressing maintenance concerns. Tenants who believe their unit has not been properly maintained may consider contacting the City of St. Louis Park directly to request an inspection under § 8-330, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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