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ii. The property manager must accompany the Inspector throughout the entire unit. If the property <br /> manager refuses to accompany the inspector, it shall be considered a no-show. This <br /> requirement is so that the property manager can see firsthand any violations discovered in the <br /> inspection as well as hold each other accountable for being in someone's home. <br /> 2. Access to the rental dwelling unit <br /> i. The Rental Inspector will knock on the door or ring the doorbell and introduce his/herself upon <br /> the tenant answering. City-issued identification will be clearly visible and shown. <br /> 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.211, 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 [Formatted:Strikethrough <br /> Rental Inspections Procedures Policy <br /> DRAFT- January 2025 <br /> Page 5 <br />