Waldorf, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 151 (2026) § 175.23
DISCRIMINATION AND PRIVATE CONTRACTS
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This subchapter shall be enforced in a non-discriminatory manner and exclusively for the purpose of promoting public welfare. The city neither expressly nor by implication assumes any obligations or liabilities respecting such private rights and disputes, including those which involve or arise out of the non-conformity of any premises in the city to the provisions of this subchapter. (Ord. 85, passed - -2020)
Waldorf Ch. 151 § 175.23 establishes that the city's enforcement of the residential rental property subchapter must be carried out without discrimination and solely in the interest of public welfare. Importantly, the city does not take on any legal responsibility for private disputes or rights that may arise between landlords and tenants, even when those disputes involve a property's failure to meet the subchapter's requirements. The provision makes clear that enforcement is a public function, not a mechanism for resolving private contractual or legal claims.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Waldorf Ch. 151 § 175.23, property owners and managers should understand that city enforcement of the residential rental subchapter is directed at public welfare, not at adjudicating private disputes between parties. A compliant operator generally keeps records of their own efforts to meet subchapter requirements, recognizing that the city will not intervene on behalf of either party in a private contractual disagreement. Disputes over lease terms or property conditions that fall outside the city's public-welfare mandate are typically handled through separate civil or contractual channels.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Waldorf Ch. 151 § 175.23 clarifies that while the city enforces the residential rental subchapter in a non-discriminatory way, it does not assume responsibility for resolving private disputes between tenants and landlords, including those stemming from a property's non-compliance. Tenants who believe enforcement has been applied in a discriminatory manner may have grounds to raise that concern with the appropriate city authority. For disputes involving private rights or lease-related claims, tenant-rights organizations or legal aid resources can help identify what avenues may be available.
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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