A disorderly house is defined as any building, dwelling, place, establishment, or premises where there are violations of City ordinances or state laws concerning:

Such establishments can be considered a public nuisance and dealt with under those ordinances.

Complaints should be directed to the Police Department at (651) 291-1111, to make them aware of the problem and to establish a record of complaints for presentation as evidence.

Residents can also use the petition process to bring the nuisance to the attention of the City Council for action.

(see Public Nuisance)

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