Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.002
SCOPE AND PURPOSE
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(A) Scope. (1) Exempt from rental license. Rest homes, convalescent homes, nursing homes, hotels, motels, single family homes which are occupied by the homeowner with one dwelling unit, and units rented, let or leased to direct family members of the property owner. (2) Required rental license. The provision of this chapter shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof used, or designed or intended to be rented, leased, or let for human habitation. All provisions of this chapter shall apply to dwellings in existence at the time of adoption of this chapter. (B) Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the use and occupancy, maintenance and repair of all buildings and structures within the city used for the purpose of rental housing. The purpose of this chapter is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefitted by the terms of this chapter. (C) Application to existing buildings. Additions, alterations or repairs, shall be done in compliance with the Building, Fire, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes. Applicable permits shall apply as required by these codes. (D) Certification. Properties not existing as rental property at the time of adoption of this chapter and afterward becoming rental property shall, before being certified, comply with all terms of this chapter. Properties pre-existing as rental property at the adoption of this chapter shall be allowed a reasonable time to comply. Reasonable time being defined as 60 days from adoption. Extensions of the 60 days can be requested by written explanation to the city or city designee. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019)
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.002 establishes which properties must obtain a rental license and which are exempt. Most residential rental buildings fall under the chapter's requirements, while rest homes, nursing homes, hotels, motels, owner-occupied single-family homes, and units rented to direct family members of the owner are carved out. The chapter's stated goal is to set minimum standards protecting health, safety, and public welfare — not to create special protections for any particular group.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 113.002, operators of rental housing in Dayton are generally expected to obtain a rental license for any building or portion of a building used or intended for human habitation. Properties that were already operating as rentals when the chapter was adopted were given 60 days to come into compliance, with the option to request an extension in writing. Landlords who convert a non-rental property to rental use must achieve full compliance with all chapter terms before receiving certification, and any additions, alterations, or repairs must follow applicable Building, Fire, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 113.002 establishes that most rental dwellings in Dayton are subject to the city's rental licensing and minimum-standards requirements, which are designed to protect health and safety. Tenants living in covered properties can reference this provision when questioning whether their landlord holds a valid rental license or whether the property meets the chapter's baseline standards. Tenant-rights organizations or the city of Dayton can be consulted to understand how a landlord's failure to comply with § 113.002 might be raised as part of a housing complaint.
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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