Vadnais Heights, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-313
Effect of voluntary vacation of premises
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No suspension, revocation or denial of the fire certificate of occupancy shall be imposed upon any owner or interested party who serves written notice upon the legislative hearing officer stating an intent to permanently vacate the premises within 30 days of the receipt of the notice of suspension, revocation or denial. Written notice of intention to vacate, which must include the date of vacation, must be filed with the hearing officer within ten days from the receipt of the notice and shall include proof that notice of eviction was served upon the occupants of the premises if other than the owner.
Under Vadnais Heights Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-313, a property owner or interested party can avoid a suspension, revocation, or denial of a fire certificate of occupancy by committing in writing to permanently vacate the premises within 30 days of receiving the enforcement notice. To qualify, the written notice of intent to vacate—including the planned vacation date—must be filed with the legislative hearing officer within ten days of receiving the enforcement notice. If the premises are occupied by someone other than the owner, the filing must also include proof that an eviction notice was served on those occupants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to a fire certificate of occupancy action under § 8-313 generally act quickly, as the window to file a written notice of intent to vacate with the legislative hearing officer is only ten days from receipt of the enforcement notice. A compliant operator ensures the notice specifies the exact vacation date and, when tenants other than the owner occupy the property, includes documentation showing that eviction notice was properly served on those occupants. Keeping organized records of all correspondence with the hearing officer and occupants supports a clear paper trail under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-313 of the Vadnais Heights Code of Ordinances directly affects tenants because an owner's election to permanently vacate the premises triggers a requirement that occupants receive formal eviction notice. Tenants who receive such a notice may want to verify that the owner's filing with the legislative hearing officer was made within the required ten-day window and that proper proof of service was included, as procedural deficiencies could be relevant to any hearing. Local tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help occupants understand what options may be available when a property is being vacated under this provision.
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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