Byron, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 114 (2026) § 114.02
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(A) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof used, or designed or intended to be let for human habitation. This chapter does not apply to Minnesota Department of Health licensed rest homes; convalescent care facilities; licensed group homes; nursing homes; hotels; motels; as defined and governed by M.S. Chs. 515, 515A and 515B. (B) With respect to rental disputes, and except as otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this chapter, it is not the intention of the City Council to intrude upon the fair and accepted contractual relationship between tenant and landlord. The City Council does not intend to intervene as an advocate of either party, nor to act an arbiter, nor to be receptive to complaints from tenant or landlord which are not specifically and clearly relevant to the provisions of this chapter. In the absence of such relevancy with regard to rental disputes, it is intended that the contracting parties exercise such legal sanctions as are available to them without the intervention of city government. In enacting this chapter neither is it the intention of the City Council to interfere or permit interference with legal rights to personal privacy. (Ord. 114, passed 6-25-08)
Byron Ch. 114 Crime Free Rental Housing § 114.02 establishes the scope of the city's crime-free rental housing rules, applying them to virtually all residential rental properties while carving out specific facility types such as rest homes, convalescent care facilities, licensed group homes, nursing homes, hotels, and motels. The chapter is not designed to serve as a dispute-resolution mechanism between landlords and tenants, and the city does not position itself as an advocate, arbitrator, or complaint handler for general rental disagreements. Where a dispute falls outside the specific provisions of this chapter, the parties are expected to pursue whatever legal remedies are otherwise available to them under state or local law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 114.02, operators of standard residential rental properties in Byron are subject to the requirements of Ch. 114, while those running facilities such as licensed nursing homes or hotels governed by M.S. Chs. 515, 515A, and 515B are not. Compliant residential landlords understand that the city will not step in to mediate or arbitrate general lease disputes that fall outside the chapter's specific provisions. Operators generally maintain familiarity with which of their properties fall within the chapter's scope and address tenant disputes through the contractual and legal channels available under Minnesota law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 114.02 makes clear that Ch. 114 applies to most residential rental housing in Byron, giving tenants in those properties the protections the chapter provides, while excluding certain specialized facilities from its reach. Importantly, the city does not act as a mediator or complaint handler for general landlord-tenant disputes that are not directly tied to the chapter's specific provisions. Tenants with concerns outside the chapter's scope may explore remedies through Minnesota's landlord-tenant statutes, local tenant-rights organizations, or other legal channels available to them.
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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