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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So than 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
They can’t do that.
The City is simply “flexing their Authoritay”
So than 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 slaves!
I read another story about this and the people named are the owners of the duplex and the actual tenant was the one who refused entry. Apparently, this has happened to the exact same place before, but with different tenants. Like I said in my original post, there’s something else going on here that’s not being reported. It’s just weird for a city to want to inspect some place at random. I suspect SOMEONE made a complaint, be it a neighbor or a former tenant. There is a key component of this story missing.
I didn’t see anything about force. I saw the regulatory agency seek a court order and when they did not get one, they’ve appealed — again to a court. There’s no scandal. TandA (great acronym) is blowing smoke.
Dude, read up on your Bill of Rights – ever hear of the fourth amendment?
And some dumb$#%&!@*liberals will think this is ok!
Tell the city to eff off!!
City has no rights, though the city should just set an appointment.
WOW
No. Next.