Apple Valley, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 122 (2026) § 122.02
DEFINITIONS
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For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. APARTMENT BUILDING. A multi-family building containing dwelling units in a stacked configuration, having common walls and floors/ceilings. APPLICANT. The natural person completing the registration form prescribed herein. DWELLING UNIT. A single unit providing a living space delineated by partitions of any kind for one or more persons. MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. A building with any dwelling joined to another dwelling at one or more sides by a party wall or walls, including apartments, townhomes, twinhomes, duplexes or quadhomes. RENTAL MANAGER. Any natural person who has been delegated by the residential rental property owner the charge, care or control of a residential rental property, and is able to respond in person to issues related to the residential rental property. RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY. Any building, or one or more portions thereof, occupied or intended to be occupied for residential purposes by a residential tenant. RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY OWNER. Any person or entity owning residential rental property within the city. RESIDENTIAL TENANT. A person who does not own, but occupies a dwelling for residential purposes, for payment of a fee or other compensation to the owner, under a lease or contract, written or verbal. (Ord. 826, passed 11-20-07)
Section 122.02 of Apple Valley's Residential Rental Property chapter establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout Chapter 122. Key terms defined include 'Residential Rental Property,' 'Residential Tenant,' 'Rental Manager,' and various building types such as 'Apartment Building' and 'Multiple Residential Building.' These definitions set the scope of who and what is covered by the chapter's requirements, ensuring consistent interpretation of the rules that follow.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Apple Valley should familiarize themselves with the definitions in § 122.02, as these terms determine whether a given property or role falls under Chapter 122's requirements. For example, the definition of 'Rental Manager' specifies that this person must be a natural individual delegated by the owner and capable of responding in person to property issues. Understanding whether a property qualifies as an 'Apartment Building,' 'Multiple Residential Building,' or 'Residential Rental Property' under § 122.02 helps operators determine which obligations apply to them.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 122.02 defines who qualifies as a 'Residential Tenant' under Apple Valley's Chapter 122 — generally, any person who occupies a dwelling for residential purposes in exchange for payment, under a written or verbal lease or contract, without owning the property. Understanding these definitions can help tenants determine whether their housing situation falls within the chapter's protections and requirements. Tenants who have questions about whether they or their housing are covered may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full text of Chapter 122.
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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