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ii. Refused access by tenant — The Inspector will first ask if the tenant has a better time/date to <br />conduct the inspection within 30 days. If the tenant still refuses to allow access, the Inspector <br />will ask the property manager if the tenant is scheduled to move out within 60 days, then the <br />inspection will occur at turnover. The property manager will attempt to work with the tenant <br />per Minn. Stat. §504B.211, subd. 3(4). <br />iii. If the tenant is not home or there is no answer, the property manager, not the Rental Inspector, <br />will unlock the door. Upon opening the door, the Inspector will announce loudly "City <br />Inspector, anybody home?" <br />3. Tenant can accompany — The Rental Inspector will allow the tenant to accompany the inspection <br />and the Inspector can provide educational opportunities as appropriate. <br />i. If only a minor is at home — The inspector and property manager will not enter the rental <br />dwelling unit. No inspection will be conducted and the inspection will be rescheduled after the <br />property manager has contacted the adult resident for scheduling confirmation. <br />4. If the tenant is not home — The inspection will occur with the property manager present. <br />5. Basis for inspection. — The rental inspection shall be based in the International Property <br />Maintenance Code (IPMC) that was adopted by the City Council in 2021 by Ordinance #21-13 and <br />authorized by Minn. Stat. §504B.21 1, Subd. 3(4). The City has a checklist (Appendix A) that is <br />provided to the property owner and tenant prior to the inspection. This checklist is available on the <br />City's website. The Rental Inspector will inspect all rooms of a rental dwelling unit. <br />6. Garages <br />i. Single-family/Townhomes — Primary attached or detached garages will be inspected. <br />ii. Apartments — Enclosed garages, parking structures, and underground parking will be inspected <br />annually as a part of the common areas. <br />7. Other Detached Accessory Structures — Interiors shall only be inspected if the structure(s) are <br />intended for use by the tenant. Exteriors shall be inspected regardless of user. <br />8. Property/Grounds. The inspection shall include a walk around the structure to see exterior yard <br />conditions such as long grass and weeds, dumping, junk vehicles, illegal parking, and the like. <br />Winter conditions can limit or prevent this from occurring, therefore inspection scheduling <br />preference to single-family homes will be during late spring, summer, and early fall. If the <br />inspection is done during winter months, a recent (within 6-months) aerial photo may be used for <br />discussion purposes, but not for enforcement action. <br />9. Places where an inspection will not occur: <br />i. Cupboards/cabinets - An inspector will not open any cupboard or drawer, except electrical <br />panels, cabinets under sinks so that plumbing can be inspected, and cabinets above <br />stoves/microwaves to inspect venting. <br />Rental Inspections Procedures Policy <br />DRAFT - November 26, 2024 <br />Page 5 <br />