Cambridge, Minn., City Code ch. 99 (2026) § 99.16
Assessment of Unpaid Fees or Fines
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§99.16 ASSESSMENT OF UNPAID FEES OR FINES Any unpaid violation fine or reinspection fees may be assessed against the property in the manner set forth in §38.07 of the City Code.
Section 99.16 of the Cambridge, MN City Code establishes a mechanism for collecting unpaid rental housing violation fines or reinspection fees. Rather than relying solely on direct payment from a property owner, the city may attach these unpaid amounts to the property itself, following the assessment procedure outlined in §38.07 of the City Code. This means outstanding charges can become a financial encumbrance tied to the real estate, not just a personal obligation of the owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under §99.16, operators of rental properties in Cambridge, MN should be aware that any unpaid violation fines or reinspection fees do not simply remain as personal debts — they can be formally assessed against the property under the procedures in §38.07. Compliant property managers generally resolve outstanding fines and reinspection fees promptly to prevent charges from attaching to the property's title or tax record. Keeping current on all rental housing registration obligations under Chapter 99 is the standard practice for avoiding this type of assessment.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 99.16 is primarily a collection mechanism directed at property owners, but it has indirect relevance to tenants because unpaid fines or reinspection fees assessed against a property can signal unresolved code violations at a rental unit. Tenants who are aware of outstanding violations under Cambridge's Rental Housing Registration program (Chapter 99) may wish to contact the city to understand the status of any open enforcement matters. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Cambridge, MN municipal code can help explain how property-level assessments may relate to habitability or other tenant concerns.
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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