Cambridge, Minn., City Code ch. 99 (2026) § 99.03
Registration Required
Operative Text
§99.03 REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Registration of each residential rental property shall be made on a separate form provided by the
city, and shall include the following information:
(1) The name, address, email (if applicable) and telephone number of the residential
rental property owner and rental manager(s);
(2) The name, address, email (if applicable) and telephone number of the natural
person completing the registration form;
(3) The address of the residential rental property. In the case of an apartment building,
the applicant shall provide the address and name for the building, as well as the number of
dwelling units contained therein;
(4) Whether or not the residential rental property owner or rental manager conducts a
criminal background check on each and every residential tenant;
(5) Whether a written lease exists for the residential rental property and each unit
dwelling thereon; and
(6) Whether a written lease addendum commonly known as a “Drug Free/Crime Free
Lease Addendum” exists for each and every written lease.
(B) Within 30 days of a transfer of ownership, change in rental manager, change in the number
of rental units, or change in dwelling occupancy from owner occupancy to rental tenant
occupancy, the residential rental property owner or rental manager shall complete and submit a
registration form for each and every residential rental property affected by the transfer or change.
(C) A residential rental property owner owning residential rental property at the time of the
adoption of this chapter shall have until December 31, 2017 to comply with the registration
provisions contained therein.Cambridge, MN City Code § 99.03 requires that every residential rental property in the city be registered with the city using a separate form for each property. The form must capture identifying information about the owner and manager, details about the property itself, and disclosures about whether criminal background checks, written leases, and Drug Free/Crime Free Lease Addenda are used. When ownership transfers, management changes, the number of units changes, or a property shifts from owner-occupied to tenant-occupied, an updated registration must be filed within 30 days of that change.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 99.03, compliant rental property operators in Cambridge, MN maintain a current registration on file with the city for each residential rental property they own or manage, using the city-provided form. Operators generally track triggering events—such as a change in rental manager, a transfer of ownership, or a shift from owner to tenant occupancy—and submit an updated registration form within the 30-day window that § 99.03(B) requires. The registration form asks operators to disclose their background-check practices and whether written leases and Drug Free/Crime Free Lease Addenda are in place for each unit, so keeping those records organized supports accurate and timely filings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Cambridge, MN City Code § 99.03 establishes a public registration system that requires landlords to disclose key information about their properties and management practices to the city. Tenants can use this framework to verify whether a property is properly registered and whether the landlord has disclosed accurate information, such as the existence of a written lease or background-check practices. Tenants who believe a landlord is operating without a required registration or has submitted inaccurate information may contact the City of Cambridge directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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