Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0140
VIOLATIONS.
Operative Text
It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, or occupy any building, structure, or equipment regulated by the code, or cause any of those actions, in conflict with or in violation of the code. The building official may serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition, or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the code. The order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.
Minnesota Rule 1300, Section 1300.0140 establishes that any person, company, or corporation that erects, alters, repairs, demolishes, or occupies a building or structure in a way that conflicts with the state building code is acting unlawfully. When a violation is identified, the local building official has authority to issue a formal notice or order to the responsible party, directing them to stop the unlawful activity and correct the problem. This provision applies broadly to any regulated building, structure, or equipment covered under the code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0140, property owners and managers are generally expected to ensure that all construction, alteration, repair, demolition, and occupancy activities on their properties conform to the applicable building code and any permits or certificates issued under it. A compliant operator typically obtains required permits before work begins, verifies that contractors follow code requirements, and responds promptly if a building official issues a notice of violation or abatement order. Maintaining documentation of permitted work and inspections can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0140 makes it unlawful to occupy a building or structure in violation of the state building code, which means tenants living in a space with unresolved code violations may have grounds to raise those violations in relevant housing proceedings. If a tenant believes their unit or building has conditions that conflict with the code, they can report concerns to the local building official, who has authority under this provision to issue orders requiring the landlord to stop illegal conditions and bring the property into compliance. Tenants may also wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization to understand how this provision interacts with other housing protections 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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