Byron, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 114 (2026) § 114.03
REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE REQUIRED
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(A) No owner shall allow another person to occupy, nor shall any person let to another for occupancy, any dwelling, or any apartment or rooming unit in any dwelling, without first obtaining a registration certificate as provided in this chapter or at such time that the registration certificate, or the right to receive such a registration certificate, is suspended or revoked. Any registration certificate obtained pursuant to this section shall be issued in the name of the owner. In the case of a multiple unit dwelling, a registration certificate issued pursuant to this section includes and applies to both the entire dwelling as well as each individual rental unit within the dwelling. Any suspension or revocation of the registration certificate or the right to receive a registration certificate may involve the entire dwelling or any individual unit or units within the dwelling. (B) The occupancy or rental of any dwelling, or any apartment, or rooming unit in any dwelling for which a registration certificate is required, need not be interrupted or suspended for lack of a registration certificate if the same is due to the inability of the city/City Administrator to process the application within ten working days. (Ord. 114, passed 6-25-08) Penalty, see § 10.99
Byron Ch. 114 Crime Free Rental Housing § 114.03 establishes that no rental dwelling, apartment, or rooming unit may be occupied or leased unless the property owner has first obtained a valid registration certificate issued in their name. A suspended or revoked certificate—or the loss of the right to receive one—can apply to an entire building or to individual units within it. An exception exists when the city or City Administrator is unable to process an application within ten working days, in which case occupancy does not need to be interrupted solely because of that administrative delay.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Byron Ch. 114 § 114.03, compliant rental property operators secure a registration certificate before allowing any tenant to move into a dwelling, apartment, or rooming unit. Operators of multi-unit buildings should be aware that a single certificate covers both the whole structure and each individual unit, but that a suspension or revocation can be applied selectively to specific units. Maintaining an active, valid certificate—and promptly addressing any notice of suspension or revocation—is the hallmark of ongoing compliance with this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Byron Ch. 114 § 114.03 means that a landlord is generally required to hold a valid registration certificate before renting or allowing occupancy of any dwelling or unit. If a landlord's certificate has been suspended or revoked, that status may affect the legality of the rental arrangement and could potentially be raised as a relevant fact in a housing dispute. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit is properly registered may contact the City of Byron or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on how § 114.03 applies to their situation.
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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