Kasson, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 96 (2026) § 96.99
PENALTY
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(A) Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99 . (B) Every person violates a provision of §§ 96.01 through 96.04 when he or she performs an act thereby prohibited or declared unlawful, or fails to act when the failure is thereby prohibited or declared unlawful, or performs an act prohibited or declared unlawful, or fails to act when the failure is prohibited or declared unlawful by a code adopted by reference by §§ 96.01 through 96.04 and, upon conviction thereof, the person shall be punished as for a misdemeanor, except as otherwise stated in specific provisions hereof. (Prior Code, § 7.1-5) (C) A violation of § 96.26 shall be a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $1,000 fine, 90 days in jail or both. (Prior Code, § 28-9) (Ord. 577, passed - -; Ord. 800, passed - -)
Kasson Ch. 96 Fair Housing and Rental Housing § 96.99 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of the chapter's fair housing and rental housing rules. General violations of §§ 96.01–96.04 that lack a specific penalty are treated as misdemeanors upon conviction. Violations of § 96.26 specifically carry criminal penalties of up to a $1,000 fine, up to 90 days in jail, or both.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Kasson Ch. 96 should be aware that § 96.99 attaches criminal consequences — not merely civil fines — to violations of the chapter's fair housing and rental housing requirements. Compliant operators typically maintain thorough familiarity with §§ 96.01–96.04 and § 96.26 to ensure their practices never cross into conduct that could be characterized as a misdemeanor. Because penalties can include jail time for § 96.26 violations, operators generally seek legal counsel when questions arise about whether a particular practice is permissible under the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 96.99, tenants who believe a landlord has violated Kasson Ch. 96's fair housing or rental housing provisions should know that those violations can carry criminal misdemeanor penalties, and that a § 96.26 violation specifically can result in fines up to $1,000 or jail time. Tenants may have the ability to raise a violation of this chapter as a defense in relevant proceedings or to report conduct to local authorities for potential prosecution. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help clarify which provisions of Ch. 96 apply to a given situation and what reporting options are available.
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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