Minneapolis allows police to declare a gathering an unlawful loud party after a noise complaint, with host liability for the property occupant or owner and possible cost recovery for repeat responses.
Title 10 of the Minneapolis Code includes a loud and unruly assembly provision (sometimes called the social host or loud party ordinance). When officers respond to a complaint and find conduct disturbing the peace, they may declare the gathering unlawful and order it dispersed. Tenants, hosts, and in some cases property owners can be cited. After a declared unlawful gathering, the city may recover costs for additional police calls within a defined window. The ordinance interacts with the citywide quiet hours rule (10 PM to 7 AM) and amplified-music limits enforced by Regulatory Services and MPD.
Hosts and tenants can face misdemeanor citations, restitution for police costs on repeat calls, and rental-property strikes that may affect the property's rental license under Title 244.
Minneapolis, MN
Amplified music audible beyond 50 feet violates Minneapolis Chapter 389, especially during quiet hours (10 PM to 7 AM). Outdoor venues and events need a soun...
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis quiet hours run 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM weekdays (until 9:00 AM weekends) under Title 15 Chapter 389. Unreasonable noise audible 50 feet from propert...
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