Aurora, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 154 (2026) § 154.16
VIOLATIONS, INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
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(A) Nothing in this chapter prevents the city from taking enforcement action under any of its fire, housing, zoning, health safety, or other codes, ordinances and state laws for violations thereof, or to seek injunctive relief and criminal prosecution for violations of any ordinance, code, or law. Nothing contained in this chapter prevents the city from seeking injunctive relief against a property owner or designated property manager who fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this chapter or to obtain an order closing such rental units until violations of this particular chapter have been remedied by the property owner or designated property manager. (B) Violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor. Each separate day on which a continuing violation occurs is a separate violation. (Ord. 97, passed 5-2-2023)
Aurora Ch. 154 Long Term Rentals § 154.16 establishes that violations of the city's long-term rental chapter are classified as misdemeanors, with each day a violation continues counting as a separate offense. The city retains the authority to pursue enforcement through multiple channels simultaneously, including its fire, housing, zoning, and health-safety codes, as well as state law. Courts may also be asked to issue injunctive relief—including orders to close rental units—until a property owner or designated property manager brings the property into compliance.
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Under Aurora Ch. 154 Long Term Rentals § 154.16, operators of long-term rental properties face misdemeanor exposure for each day a violation of the chapter persists, meaning a prolonged lapse in compliance can accumulate into multiple separate offenses. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in continuous conformance with the chapter's requirements, as well as applicable fire, housing, zoning, and health-safety codes, to avoid parallel enforcement actions. The city may also seek court orders that close rental units until violations are remedied, so ongoing noncompliance carries the risk of lost rental income in addition to criminal liability.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Aurora Ch. 154 Long Term Rentals § 154.16 gives the city broad authority to act when a landlord or designated property manager fails to comply with the long-term rental chapter, including the ability to seek court orders that close rental units until violations are corrected. Tenants who believe their rental unit is out of compliance with the chapter may contact the City of Aurora to report conditions, which can trigger the city's enforcement powers under this and other applicable codes. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how this provision interacts with other protections and what options may be available when a landlord is not meeting the chapter's requirements.
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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