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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Invasion of Privacy. Its wrlng just like eye in the sky they can look in your yard. With out you knowing. Invasion of Privacy
We have the wright of the privacy of our Home an life.they would need a search warrant.God Bless America.
No
Screw you
BS
Over my dead body
Not going to happen at my house. I know my rights.
No way. You need a warrant
Gustopo
The only safety inspections I know of are when someone new is to move into the home or the state has been informed of children in danger. I have never heard of anyone inspecting a home that is being lived in, that is not any law in this state and should not be in any other state. I would fight it, or claim they broke or stole something and file a small claims suit against them,,,it’s an invasion of privacy…I might have a bunch of nude pictures and play toys…that would be intirely MY business