Willmar, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 6.5, art. II § 6.5-31
Conflicting provisions
Operative Text
In any case where a provision of this article is found to be in conflict with a provision of any zoning, building, fire safety or health ordinance or code of this city existing on the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people shall prevail. In any case where a provision of this article is found to be in conflict with a provision of any other ordinance or code of this city existing on the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived which establishes a lower standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people, the provisions of this article shall be deemed to prevail, and such other ordinances or codes are hereby declared to be repealed to the extent that they may be found in conflict with this article.
Section 6.5-31 of the Willmar Code of Ordinances establishes a hierarchy for resolving conflicts between this rental housing article and other city ordinances or codes. When a conflict arises with zoning, building, fire safety, or health rules, whichever standard offers greater protection for public health and safety takes precedence. When this article conflicts with any other city ordinance that sets a lower standard, this article's requirements automatically prevail, and the conflicting lower-standard provisions are effectively repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Willmar Code of Ordinances ch. 6.5, art. II should be aware that when this article's rental housing standards appear to conflict with other city codes, the outcome depends on which standard is more protective of health and safety. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with all applicable city codes—zoning, building, fire safety, and health—so they can identify which standard governs in any given situation. Because § 6.5-31 can effectively override lower-standard provisions in other ordinances, operators typically consult the full body of applicable Willmar regulations rather than relying on any single code in isolation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 6.5-31 of the Willmar Code of Ordinances, tenants benefit from a rule that ensures the most protective health and safety standard applies whenever this article conflicts with another city ordinance. This means that if a landlord points to a different city code to justify a lower standard of housing conditions, this article's higher requirements may still govern. Tenants who believe a housing condition falls below the standards set out in ch. 6.5, art. II can explore options such as raising the conflict-of-provisions rule when addressing complaints, contacting the relevant Willmar city department, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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