Lakeville, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 9 (2026) § 9-9-5
REGISTRATION
Operative Text
A. All residential rental properties shall be registered with the city by either the residential rental property owner or rental manager. If the rental property owner resides out of state, an in-state rental manager shall be assigned. Registration of each residential rental property shall be made on a separate form provided by the city, and shall include the following information: 1. The name, address and telephone number of the residential rental property owner and rental manager(s); 2. The name, address and telephone number of the person completing the registration form; 3. The address of the residential rental property. In the case of an apartment building, the applicant shall provide the address and name for the building, as well as the number of dwelling units contained therein; 4. Whether or not the residential rental property owner or rental manager conducts a criminal background check on each and every residential tenant over the age of eighteen (18); 5. Whether or not a written lease exists for the residential rental property and each unit dwelling thereon; and 6. Whether or not a written lease addendum commonly known as a “Drug Free/Crime Free Lease Addendum” exists for each and every written lease. B. Upon completion of the registration form, the city shall issue to the registrant a certificate of registration as proof of the registration. Certificates of registration shall be non-transferable and state the following: the date of issuance; the name and address of the residential rental property owner; the name(s) and contact information of the rental manager(s); and the number of dwelling units located within the residential rental property. Within thirty (30) days of a transfer of ownership, change in rental manager, change in the number of rental units, or change in dwelling occupancy from owner occupancy to rental tenant occupancy, the residential rental property owner or rental manager shall complete and submit a registration form for each, and every residential rental property affected by the transfer or change. C. A residential rental property owner owning residential rental property at the time of the adoption of this chapter shall have ninety (90) days from its effective date to comply with the registration provisions contained therein. (Ord. 1084, 9-18-2023; amd. Ord 1090, 8-5-2024)
Under Lakeville Ch. 9 Rental Registration § 9-9-5, every residential rental property in the city must be registered with the city by the property owner or a rental manager, with out-of-state owners required to designate an in-state manager. Registration is completed on a city-provided form that collects ownership and management contact details, property address, unit count (for apartment buildings), and disclosures about background checks, written leases, and crime-free lease addenda. Once registered, the city issues a non-transferable certificate of registration, which must be updated within 30 days whenever ownership, management, unit count, or occupancy status changes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators complying with Lakeville Ch. 9 Rental Registration § 9-9-5 generally obtain and complete the city's registration form for each rental property separately, ensuring all required contact information, unit counts, and lease-related disclosures are accurate and current. Out-of-state owners designate an in-state rental manager before or at the time of registration. Compliant operators also track triggering events — such as a change in ownership, rental manager, unit count, or occupancy status — and submit an updated registration form within the 30-day window the provision requires.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lakeville Ch. 9 Rental Registration § 9-9-5 establishes a public registration requirement that means tenants can generally expect their landlord or rental manager to be on file with the city, along with verified contact information. If a property appears to be unregistered or if registration information seems outdated after a change in ownership or management, tenants may contact the city to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Lakeville's rental registration program can help explain what remedies or complaint processes may be available in connection with this provision.
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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