Dilworth, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 (2026) § 152.03
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
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(A) No person shall hereafter occupy, allow to be occupied or let to another person for occupancy any rental unit within the city for which a rental unit registration has not been issued by the City Administrator. (B) An application for registration shall be made upon forms furnished by the city for such purpose and shall specifically require the following minimum information: (1) Name, address, phone number and fax number (if owner has one) of the property owner; (2) Name, address, phone number and fax number (if manager has one) of the designated local property manager. There must be an owner or local property manager residing within Clay County, Minnesota, or Cass County, North Dakota; (3) The street address of the rental property; (4) The number and types of units within the rental property (dwelling units or sleeping rooms); (5) The maximum number of occupants permitted for each dwelling unit or sleeping room; and (6) The name, phone number, fax number and address of the person authorized to make or order made repairs or services for the property if in violation of city or state codes, if the person is different than the owner or local manager. (Ord. 95-2, passed 7-26-1995) Penalty, see 10.99
Dilworth Ch. 152 Rental Units § 152.03 establishes that no rental unit within the city may be occupied, made available for occupancy, or rented out unless it has first been registered with the City Administrator. The registration process requires submitting a city-provided application form that captures key details about the property and its responsible parties, including owner and manager contact information, property address, unit types and counts, occupancy limits, and the contact for repair authorization. A local point of contact—either the owner or a property manager—must reside within Clay County, Minnesota, or Cass County, North Dakota.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 152.03, compliant rental property operators in Dilworth obtain a valid registration from the City Administrator before allowing any unit to be occupied. Operators keep their registration current by ensuring the application on file accurately reflects the property's owner contact details, the designated local manager (who must reside in Clay County, MN, or Cass County, ND), unit types and counts, maximum occupancy figures, and the authorized repair contact. Maintaining up-to-date records for each of these required fields helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with the registration requirements and avoids the penalties referenced in § 10.99.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 152.03 gives tenants a basis to verify that their rental unit is properly registered with the City Administrator, as occupancy of an unregistered unit is prohibited under Dilworth's rental regulations. If a tenant has reason to believe their unit lacks a valid registration, they may contact the City Administrator's office to inquire about the property's registration status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Dilworth or Clay County housing rules can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord has not complied with § 152.03's registration requirements.
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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