A major decision that will impact Minnesotans’ privacy rights is waiting to be heard in the state’s court of Appeals.
It all started off simply enough. Jason and Jackie Wiebesick were a Golden Valley couple who lived in a duplex. One day, officials from the city approached them to ask permission to inspect their home. The stated reason was to collect information so as to make a decision over whether to renew the Wiebesick’s rental license.
Disturbed by the prospect of unfamiliar people walking around their home, the Wiebesick’s turned down the inspectors’ request. One might think it would have ended there, but the city saw to it that it didn’t.
Taking the case to court, Golden Valley authorities implored a county judge to issue a warrant overriding the Wiebesick’s objections and allowing them into the house. Tellingly, the judge refused their request for a warrant, prompting the city to reach even higher.
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True, but as long as I’m paying my property taxes you don’t have the right to come on my property without permission.
minnisodas is the most fked up state in the Union !! God help them !!
PROPAGANDA ALERT!
if inspections were not expressed within the lease they signed PRIOR to rent the duplex then the city is$#%&!@*out of luck…renters have to agree prior to accepting the unit in Pennsylvania …surely things would follow suit there as well…and with NO illegal searches or seizures written into the constitution of the country then they need a court order…PERIOD
Simple matter of making the rental license predicate on a safety inspection indicating what specific items must meet what standards. 14th Amendment preserved, and no arbitrary/capricious treatment.
renew the Wiebesick’s rental license.? just dont renew the license. then they dont have to worry about it .
Wait the city is the landlord? Landlords do have the responsibility to insure safe living for all, but how did the City become a landlord… something is missing in this story. Is this Public housing???? if so you got not rights, you paid for nothing.
prison for Obama, Clintons and their minions
Your saying the government can do anything they want! That is not true! If you allow it then you are the slave. I’m simply stating I will not allow anyone rule over me. Especially someone who works for me. You can believe they can do any of this and there’s nothing can be done. But there’s plenty that can be done. The 2nd amendment a sure us our freedom. And what children got burned alive? What are you talking about? This was over a house inspection. Not murder!
Can you say…gestapo ? Uh huh, I knew you could.