Waldorf, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 151 (2026) § 175.36

(A) Authority .


(1) The City Clerk-Treasurer, or their designee, is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this subchapter.


(2) The City Clerk-Treasurer, or their designee, shall have the power to render interpretations of this subchapter and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this subchapter.


(B) Right of entry .


(1) When it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this subchapter, or when the city has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a building or upon a premise a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this subchapter, they may enter the building or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this subchapter, provided that if such building or premises is occupied that credentials will be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such building or premises is unoccupied, they shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the city's rental housing inspector, shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.


(2) Exception. Licensed rental properties are subject to inspection for purposes of this subchapter at any time without requirement for warrant.


(C) Responsibilities defined .


(1) Owners remain liable for violations of duties imposed by this subchapter even though an obligation is also imposed on the occupants of the building and even though the owner has, by agreement, imposed on the occupant the duty of furnishing required equipment or of complying with this subchapter.


(2) Buildings, structures, and parts thereof shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. The owner or the owner’s designated agent shall be responsible for such maintenance. To determine compliance with this division, the building may be re-inspected.


(3) Owners, in addition to being responsible for maintaining the buildings in a sound structural condition, shall be responsible for keeping that part of the building or premises which the owner occupies or controls in a clean, sanitary and safe condition, including the shared or public areas in a building containing two or more dwelling units.


(4) Owners shall, when required by this subchapter or any other applicable code, ordinance, regulation or statute, furnish and maintain such approved sanitary facilities required, and shall furnish and maintain approved devices, equipment or facilities for the prevention of insect and rodent infestation, and when infestation has taken place, shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents, bats or other pests when such extermination is not specifically made the responsibility of the occupant by law or ruling.


(5) Occupants of a dwelling unit, in addition to being responsible for keeping it in a sanitary and safe condition that part of the dwelling or dwelling unit or premises which they occupy and control, shall properly dispose of their rubbish, garbage and other organic waste in a manner required by this subchapter, or any other applicable code, ordinance, regulation or statute.


(6) Occupants shall, when required by this subchapter, or any other applicable code, ordinance, regulation, or statute, furnish and maintain approved devices, equipment, or facilities necessary to keep their premises safe and sanitary.


(Ord. 85, passed - -2020)