Colorful Signs Mean Minneapolis Duplex Not A Happy Place
said on April 2nd, 2009 categorized under: What Does That Mean?
We’ve all seen them: orange, yellow, pink, blue– brightly colored pieces of copier paper boldly attached to the doors or windows of countless duplexes and homes in the Minneapolis area.
What do they mean? Well, unless you park your car and get out to look, we usually haven’t a clue. We only know it must be bad. After all, this is Minnesota. We don’t usually like to draw attention to ourselves.
So what are they?
According to the city of Minneapolis, they’re notices placed on buildings as a result of city housing inspections. Each color has its own specific meaning and level of alarm.
Bright Orange – Condemnation. The building is condemned and residents must move by the date on the placard.
It’s also important to know the water department also uses bright orange stickers to notify occupants that the water will be shut off due to payment delinquency if not paid by a specified time.
Faint Yellow -Warning: Do Not Occupy. The building is hazardous and tenants have to move by the date on the sticker.
Bright Yellow- Notice. This notice states if necessary improvements haven’t been made by the date mentioned on the sticker, the property may be condemned. Occupants may have to move if the repairs aren’t completed in time.
Gold Yellow – Unlawful Occupancy. This notice offers an explanation of the specific reason it was posted in the middle of the page. Reasons may include: too many people living in the property, too many units, no rental licencse or non-conforming units in the building.
