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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C**p. It’s a rental unit, they need to renew their license to rent it out, and the city did the right thing, gave these folks Due Process, and asked a court to require them to permit the inspection. You know what happens if the owners win on appeal? They lose their license to rent out the house. Safety inspections like this do NOT require probable cause. TandA, you’re blowing smoke again.
The city is seeking a code inspection. In Fort Worth area the cities require it every two years. The stated reason is safety but it seems to be just a tax by another name. $30.00 per year to be allowed to rent your property. HYD requires a livability inspection every year or they stop rent payments. They at least don’t charge.
Tell come on in let me shoot a load off.
Funny but evidently the city was the landlord or they wouldn’t have ask. According to most rental agreements, the landlord has the right to inspect with a 24 to 48 hour notice either attached to the door or put into the space where mail is received..
I smell a rat and believe that this was twisted into something it wasn’t . This site is famous for half truths
I just had my dishwasher replaced. Had to give the city 100.00 to insect it. How stupid. Don’t they think I can hire a qualified plumber or have homeowners insurance if something goes wrong? A city official told me off the record this is a way to see if improvements have been made for tax increases. GOVT SUCKS!!!
Would be interested in seeing how the law is written. It may affect any building that has a rental unit in it. If this duplex had a fire, it would burn through to the other half of the duplex just as well.
Ahh that’s a NO
You’re incorrect, the renter occupying the property in that case still retains all of their rights and they need permission. Only that’s not the case here, they are the actual owners
So them the proper and legal response is to make an appointment to return and or deny the C of O… NOT to force their way in, attempt to force their way in or seek a warrant!!!! Everyone has their rights intact whether they are the owners or renters! Stop thinking like a slave
I wood meet them with an AR15 and multiple full magazines