Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 463.15 (2026)

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Subdivision 1.Coverage.

For purposes of sections 463.15 to 463.26 the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2.Building.

"Building" includes any structure or part of a structure.

Subd. 3.Hazardous building or hazardous property.

"Hazardous building or hazardous property" means any building or property, which because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, physical damage, unsanitary condition, or abandonment, constitutes a fire hazard or a hazard to public safety or health.

Subd. 3a.Municipality.

"Municipality" means a county, city, or town.

Subd. 4.Owner, owner of record, and lienholder of record.

"Owner," "owner of record," and "lienholder of record" means a person having a right or interest in property described in subdivision 3 and evidence of which is recorded in the office of the county recorder or registrar of titles in the county in which the property is situated.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1985–2013 · leading case: Oswalt v. Cnty. of Ramsey, 371 N.W.2d 241 (Minn. Ct. App. 1985).

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Oswalt v. Cnty. of Ramsey, 371 N.W.2d 241 (Minn. Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 2× “Here appellant was given a notice demanding repair as an alternative to removal. Under some circumstances, the demand for repair might lead to a determination of the extent of damage, or default of the owner for failing to respond.”

DRB 24, LLC v. City of Minneapolis, 976 F. Supp. 2d 1079 (D. Minnesota 2013). “(c) removal or elimination of public health or safety hazards from private property, excluding any structure included under the provisions of sections 463.15 to 463.26.” . This provision states: (a) In addition to any other method authorized by law or charter, the governing body…”

Powell v. City of Clearwater, 389 N.W.2d 206 (Minn. Ct. App. 1986). “The corresponding order stated: Pursuant to the foregoing findings and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 463.15 to 463.261, the council hereby orders the record owners of the above hazardous building or their representative to raze and remove such building within…”

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