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A condemned property or building is one that a municipality (city or town) has closed, seized, or placed restrictions on because it is determined to be unsafe, unsanitary, or otherwise a risk to public health and safety.

The circumstances under which municipalities may condemn properties are usually described in local or municipal ordinances.

In Minnesota, the condemnation of property or buildings is governed by local municipal ordinances, which outline the conditions under which a property may be deemed unsafe, unsanitary, or a risk to public health and safety. These ordinances are based on state statutes that grant municipalities the authority to regulate building safety and to ensure the welfare of their residents. When a property is condemned, the municipality may close, seize, or impose restrictions on the property to prevent occupancy or use until the identified hazards are remediated. The process typically involves an inspection by a city official, notice to the property owner, and an opportunity for the owner to appeal the decision or to make necessary repairs. If the owner fails to comply, the municipality may take further legal action, which could include ordering demolition of the property. Minnesota Statutes also provide guidance on the condemnation process for public use, known as eminent domain, but this is a separate legal process from condemning a property for being unsafe or unsanitary.

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