Kasson, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 96 (2026) § 96.03
ENFORCEMENT
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(A) The city is designated as the enforcement agency for this chapter and shall have the power to receive, hear and determine complaints as provided herein. (B) The city shall promptly investigate, upon complaint or upon its own motion, any violations of this chapter. (C) If, after investigation, it shall have reason to believe a violation has occurred, it may refer the matter to the City Attorney for criminal prosecution or enter into a settlement agreement which, when approved by the city, shall have the same force as a city order. (Prior Code, § 7.1-3) (Ord. 577, passed - -)
Kasson Ch. 96 § 96.03 establishes the city itself as the designated enforcement authority for the Fair Housing and Rental Housing chapter, giving it the power to receive and decide complaints. The city may open an investigation either in response to a complaint or on its own initiative. When an investigation produces reasonable grounds to believe a violation occurred, the city has two paths available: referring the matter to the City Attorney for criminal prosecution, or reaching a settlement agreement that, once city-approved, carries the same legal weight as a formal city order.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Kasson Ch. 96 § 96.03, compliant operators are generally aware that the city holds broad enforcement authority — including the ability to act on its own motion, without waiting for a tenant complaint. Operators who maintain thorough records of their rental practices, communications, and any corrective actions are better positioned to respond if the city opens an inquiry. Because a city-approved settlement agreement carries the force of a city order, property managers typically treat any enforcement contact seriously and respond promptly and in good faith.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kasson Ch. 96 § 96.03 gives tenants a formal channel: a complaint filed with the city can trigger an official investigation into potential violations of the Fair Housing and Rental Housing chapter. If the city finds reasonable grounds for a violation, it may pursue criminal prosecution through the City Attorney or negotiate a binding settlement — both of which are meaningful outcomes for affected tenants. Tenants who believe their rights under this chapter have been violated may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand the full range of options available to them.
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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