Byron, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 114 (2026) § 114.05
APPLICATION FORMS
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(A) Forms of application for registration certificates shall be supplied by the City/City Administrator and will be available at City Hall. (B) Each application for registration certificate shall contain the following information. (1) (a) Name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the dwelling. If the owner is a partnership, the name of the partnership, address and telephone number of the managing partner. If the owner is a corporation, the name and address of the corporation, and the name, address and telephone number of the chief operating officer. (b) If the dwelling is being sold on a contract for deed, the name and address of the contract vendee. Where the word “owner” is used in any part of the city housing codes, it shall include all persons as outlined in this section. (2) Name, address and telephone number of any agent appointed by the owner to accept service of process and to receive or give receipt for notices. (3) Name, address and telephone number of any operator or agent actively involved in maintenance or management of the dwelling. (4) Legal street address of dwelling. (5) Complete details of the number and kind of units offered for rent, classified as to the type of unit on the application, and the facilities incorporated in such rental units. (6) Any person making the application for a rental registration certificate must provide proof of identification by the use of a driver’s license, state issued identification card, military identification card or such other identification as is acceptable to the city/City Administrator. The identification provided must set forth the full name and date of birth of the person making the application. (7) An acknowledgment that the applicant has reviewed and understands the provisions of this chapter, intends to abide by the provisions and will include reference to this chapter in any written lease used in the renting of the property. (Ord. 114, passed 6-25-08)
Byron Ch. 114 Crime Free Rental Housing § 114.05 establishes what information must appear on an application for a rental registration certificate in the City of Byron. The form, supplied by the City or City Administrator at City Hall, requires identifying details about the property owner (or partnership or corporation), any agents, the property itself, and the types of rental units offered. Applicants must also present valid photo identification and acknowledge that they have read, understand, and intend to follow the chapter's requirements, including referencing the chapter in any written lease.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Byron Ch. 114 § 114.05, compliant rental property operators obtain the official application form from City Hall and complete all required fields before seeking a registration certificate. This means providing full contact information for the owner or entity, any managing partners or corporate officers, agents authorized to accept legal notices, and on-site management personnel, along with a description of the rental units. Operators also bring acceptable photo identification to the application and sign the acknowledgment confirming familiarity with Ch. 114's requirements and a commitment to reference the chapter in written leases.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Byron Ch. 114 § 114.05 requires landlords to register their rental properties with the City and to acknowledge in writing that they understand and will follow the Crime Free Rental Housing chapter, including incorporating a reference to it in any written lease. Tenants can check with City Hall to confirm whether a landlord has obtained a valid registration certificate for their unit, which may be relevant if questions arise about a landlord's compliance with local housing rules. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help tenants understand how a landlord's failure to comply with § 114.05 registration requirements might be raised in a dispute.
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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