Hoyt Lakes, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 153 (2026) § 153.16
VIOLATIONS, INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
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(A) Nothing in this chapter prevents the city from taking enforcement action under any of its fire, housing, zoning, health safety or other codes, ordinances and state laws for violations thereof, or to seek injunctive relief and criminal prosecution for violations of any ordinance, code or law. Nothing contained in this chapter prevents the city from seeking injunctive relief against a property owner or designated property manager who fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this chapter or to obtain an order closing such rental units until violations of this particular chapter have been remedied by the property owner or designated property manager. (B) Violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor. Each separate day on which a continuing violation occurs is a separate violation. (Ord. 236, passed 11-28-2022)
Hoyt Lakes Ch. 153 § 153.16 establishes that violations of the city's long-term rental regulations carry serious legal consequences. The city retains full authority to pursue enforcement through fire, housing, zoning, health, and safety codes, as well as state law, independently of this chapter. A violation of this chapter is classified as a misdemeanor, and when a violation continues over multiple days, each day is counted as a distinct, separate offense.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hoyt Lakes Ch. 153 § 153.16, property owners and designated property managers who fail to comply with the long-term rental chapter's requirements may face misdemeanor charges, injunctive relief, or even a court order closing affected rental units. Because each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense, operators who identify a compliance gap generally act promptly to remedy it rather than allowing it to persist. Compliant operators also remain mindful that the city's enforcement authority under this chapter runs parallel to—and does not replace—its powers under fire, housing, zoning, and health codes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hoyt Lakes Ch. 153 § 153.16 gives the city broad enforcement tools to address landlord non-compliance, including the ability to seek court orders that close rental units until violations are corrected. Tenants who believe their landlord is violating the long-term rental chapter may report concerns to the city, which can pursue misdemeanor charges and injunctive relief on its own authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help renters understand how the city's enforcement process works and what options may be available when a property owner or designated property manager is out of compliance.
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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