Kasson, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 96 (2026) § 96.20
REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE REQUIRED
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(A) No owner shall allow another person to occupy, nor shall any person let to another for occupancy, any dwelling, or any apartment or rooming unit in any dwelling, without first obtaining a registration certificate as provided in this chapter, or at such time that the registration certificate, or the right to receive a registration certificate, is suspended or revoked. Any registration certificate obtained pursuant to this section shall be issued in the name of the owner. In the case of a multiple-unit dwelling, a registration certificate issued pursuant to this section includes and applies to both the entire dwelling as well as each individual rental unit within the dwelling. Any suspension or revocation of the registration certificate or the right to receive a registration certificate may involve the entire dwelling or any individual unit or units within the dwelling. (B) The occupancy or rental of any dwelling, or any apartment, or rooming unit in any dwelling for which a registration certificate is required, need not be interrupted or suspended for lack of a registration certificate if the same is due to the inability of the City Administrator to process the application in a timely manner. (Prior Code, § 28-1) (Ord. 800, passed - -)
Kasson Ch. 96 § 96.20 establishes that no dwelling, apartment, or rooming unit may be occupied or rented out unless the property owner has first obtained a valid registration certificate issued in their name by the city. For multi-unit buildings, a single certificate covers both the whole structure and each individual unit, though a suspension or revocation can apply to the entire building or only to specific units. Importantly, an existing tenancy does not have to be interrupted solely because the city itself has been unable to process a registration application on time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Kasson Ch. 96 § 96.20, compliant property owners secure a valid registration certificate before allowing any unit to be occupied and ensure that certificate remains in good standing — neither suspended nor revoked — for the duration of any tenancy. Operators of multi-unit buildings generally track the certificate's coverage across all individual units, since enforcement action can target the whole building or select units independently. Owners typically monitor the status of any pending renewal applications and keep records of submission dates, which can be relevant if a processing delay on the city's part is ever at issue.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kasson Ch. 96 § 96.20 means that tenants have a right to occupy a unit that is covered by a valid, owner-held registration certificate, and a landlord who rents without one — or whose certificate has been suspended or revoked — is operating in violation of this provision. Tenants who believe their unit lacks proper registration may raise that violation as a defense in certain proceedings or file a complaint with the appropriate Kasson city office. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help clarify what remedies or protections may be available under this section.
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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