White Bear Township, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. IV § 6-157
Condemnation
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When a structure or equipment is found by the code enforcement officer to be unsafe, or when a structure is found unfit for human habitation, or is found unlawful, such structure shall be condemned.
Under White Bear Township Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. IV § 6-157, a structure or its equipment may be officially condemned when a code enforcement officer determines it is unsafe, unfit for human habitation, or otherwise unlawful. Condemnation is a formal legal designation that signals the property does not meet minimum standards required by the code. This provision applies to any structure within the township that falls into one of these three categories.
Plain English — not legal advice.
White Bear Township Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. IV § 6-157 gives the code enforcement officer authority to condemn properties found unsafe, unfit, or unlawful. Operators who maintain structures in compliance with applicable safety and habitability standards are generally the ones who avoid condemnation actions. Keeping up with routine inspections, addressing maintenance deficiencies promptly, and ensuring all equipment meets code requirements are practices associated with compliant property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 6, art. IV § 6-157 of the White Bear Township Code of Ordinances, tenants living in a structure that has been condemned or that they believe is unsafe or unfit for human habitation have grounds to bring those conditions to the attention of the township's code enforcement office. A formal condemnation finding can be relevant in disputes over habitability and may factor into other legal rights a tenant holds under local or state law. Tenants facing these circumstances may benefit from reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the options available to them.
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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