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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If they are renters, and by getting a license to rent they agreed to the the inspections, then they are in the wrong. Inspections are done to insure slumlords do not take advantage of people paying them rent. Where is the problem? If you don’t want the inspection, don’t rent out your property.
This situation has to do with renewing the couples rental license. If they refuse an inspection, the city can deny them a license and they won’t be allowed to rent out the other apartment. A city has the responsibility to make sure rental properties are safe.
666.
Big Brother is only interested in your SAAAAAFETY. (And if you believe that, I’ve got a great bridge for sale, good price for you)
There are a lot of details missing from t his story, but it appears that this couple are renting the place, and the inspections are to verify that the landlord is maintaining it as rental laws require (smoke detectors, etc). *IF* that is the case, then I agree that the inspections should go ahead, but they need to explain to the residents exactly what they’re looking for. If this couple owns the place, then the city’s claim is BS.
I believe this is the way is started in Germany in the 1930’s.
Arm and use.
Acts such as this is beyond communism
The good old shotgun and “get off my property” can work aswell
yep, rights taken away in the name of greater good. Social engineering for the New World Order. Take all guns, soon.