Waverly, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 150 (2026) § 116.09
EMERGENCY ORDERS
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Whenever the Building Inspector finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public’s health, it may, without notice or hearings, issue an order reciting the existence of an emergency and require that such action be taken as deemed necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, the order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom an emergency order is directed shall comply therewith immediately. (Ord. 08-04, passed 10-14-08)
Waverly Ch. 150 § 116.09 grants the Building Inspector authority to issue emergency orders without prior notice or a hearing when an immediate public health threat is identified. Such orders take effect the moment they are issued, bypassing the standard procedural steps outlined elsewhere in Chapter 150. Anyone named in an emergency order is legally required to act on it right away.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Waverly Ch. 150 § 116.09, a compliant property owner or manager understands that emergency orders from the Building Inspector carry immediate legal force and do not require advance notice before they must be followed. Operators generally maintain properties in a condition that reduces the likelihood of emergency-level health hazards arising in the first place. When an emergency order is received, prompt compliance—rather than waiting for a formal hearing—is the standard expected response under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Waverly Ch. 150 § 116.09 means that conditions in a rental unit or building that pose an immediate public health risk can trigger an emergency order requiring swift corrective action by whoever the order is directed to. If a tenant believes a serious health hazard exists in their unit or building, they may contact the Waverly Building Inspector's office to report the concern, since that office holds the authority to act under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options are generally available when emergency conditions arise in rental housing.
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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