Roseville, MN Rental Property Rules: Repairs & Habitability (2026)

Section 906.01 adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition, by reference to set minimum standards for existing buildings, structures, premises and facilities. A copy must be on file at the community development department and open for public inspection during normal business hours. Section 906.03(a) says the chapter applies to all existing residential and nonresidential structures and premises and sets minimum requirements for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, and safety from fire and other hazards. Section 906.03(c)(2) bars any owner, operator or occupant from removing or shutting off a required service, facility, equipment or utility from an occupied dwelling, except for a temporary interruption while repairs are in progress.

The core duty is in section 906.05(a)(2): the owner maintains the structure and exterior property, a person cannot occupy or permit another to occupy unsanitary or unsafe premises, and occupants keep their part clean. Exterior rules in 906.05(b) require sanitary premises, grading and drainage that prevent stagnant water, and sidewalks, stairs and driveways kept in repair. Section 906.06(b)(1) requires every habitable space to have a window with minimum total glazed area of eight percent of the floor area of the room. Section 906.09(d)(1) requires fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems to stay operative.

Rental registration sits in Chapter 1201. Section 1201.13 describes the program for one- to four-unit rentals as a way to enforce minimum safety, health, fire, property maintenance and zoning standards, and section 1201.15 makes it unlawful to occupy or let such a property without registration, including certifying a maximum occupancy of four or fewer unrelated adults or one family. Under section 906.03(d) the building official is the code official who issues notices of violation.