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Albert Lea, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.027

Lease and lease addendums

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Verified 11/13/2026 · Next check 2/11/2027
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Operative Text

Albert Lea, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.027
All licensed rental housing shall have a written lease. All written leases shall contain a clause providing that conduct which would be a violation of section 26.037 shall constitute a material breach of the lease and grounds for termination of such lease.
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Plain English

Albert Lea Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.027 requires that every licensed rental unit in Albert Lea be covered by a written lease agreement. That lease must include a clause stating that any conduct amounting to a violation of § 26.037 is considered a material breach of the lease and can serve as grounds for termination. In effect, the ordinance links specific prohibited conduct directly to lease termination rights.

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For Property Managers

Under § 26.027, operators of licensed rental housing in Albert Lea are required to use written leases for all their units. Compliant landlords ensure each lease contains explicit language identifying § 26.037 violations as a material breach and a basis for termination. Reviewing lease templates with this requirement in mind—and updating any addendums that may be missing the clause—is a standard practice for maintaining compliance.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 26.027 of the Albert Lea Code of Ordinances means that tenants in licensed rental housing have a right to a written lease, which provides a documented record of the rental agreement's terms. The required clause tying § 26.037 conduct to material breach also means tenants should be aware of what behaviors that section covers, since a violation could be cited as grounds for lease termination. Tenants who believe their lease is missing required provisions, or who have questions about how this ordinance applies, may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or the city of Albert Lea for general information.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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