Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.021
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The city shall issue a rental housing license for each dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit, when upon inspection finds such unit meets or exceeds the minimum requirements set forth by this chapter; also a rental housing license shall be issued for each dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit, when a variance has been granted by the Board of Appeals; provided, however, it is found that no condition exists, in a shared or public area of the building or in any other part of the unit, which could endanger the health or safety of the occupants of such unit or of the public. Such license shall show the number of occupants for which the dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit is approved for and once issued shall remain valid until it expires or such time as the code official or housing inspector determines that the dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit does not meet the minimum requirements set by this chapter. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019)
Under Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.021, the City of Dayton issues a rental housing license for each dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit only after an inspection confirms the unit meets the chapter's minimum standards—or after the Board of Appeals grants a variance—provided no health or safety hazards exist in shared or public areas. Each license specifies the approved number of occupants and remains valid until it expires or a code official or housing inspector determines the unit no longer meets minimum requirements. This provision establishes both the conditions for license issuance and the circumstances under which a license can be rendered invalid.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating rental units in Dayton should understand that § 113.021 ties the issuance of a rental housing license directly to passing an inspection or obtaining a Board of Appeals variance, with no outstanding health or safety conditions in any shared or public areas. Compliant operators generally ensure that all areas of the property—not just individual units—are maintained to the chapter's minimum standards, since a deficiency anywhere in the building can block or void a license. Because a license can be revoked if a code official or housing inspector later finds the unit out of compliance, ongoing maintenance and prompt remediation of identified issues are characteristic of operators who keep their licenses in good standing under § 113.021.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 113.021, tenants have an interest in knowing whether their dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit holds a valid Dayton rental housing license, since that license confirms the unit passed inspection and met minimum health and safety standards at the time of issuance. If a code official or housing inspector determines that a unit no longer meets the chapter's minimum requirements, the license can be invalidated—a fact that may be relevant to tenants experiencing habitability concerns. Tenants who believe their unit has conditions that endanger health or safety may consider contacting the Dayton code enforcement office, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring whether a license violation under § 113.021 is relevant 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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