Mankato, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-53
Agent required; exceptions
Operative Text
(a) License holders who do not reside within a 30-mile radius of the Veteran's Memorial Bridge shall identify a managing agent or contact person who resides within that area and who has the authority to act for the owner. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or owner's agent to provide and maintain updated contact information, including address, telephone number, and e-mail, for receipt of all notices, orders, or other correspondence relating to the licensed property. (b) This section shall not apply to any hotel or motel room or facility licensed by the state, nor to any dormitory owned or operated by an educational institution. (c) This section shall not apply to hospitals, nursing homes, or other long-term care facilities licensed by the state, nor shall this section apply to student housing on the campus of a post-secondary school. This section shall apply to state-licensed residential facilities licensed under M.S.A. ch. 144D or lodging establishments with special services licensed under M.S.A. ch. 157.
Mankato Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-53 requires rental property license holders who live more than 30 miles from the Veteran's Memorial Bridge to designate a local managing agent or contact person who lives within that radius and holds authority to act on the owner's behalf. The owner or their agent must keep current contact information — including address, phone number, and email — on file so that notices and official correspondence about the property can be received. Certain property types, including state-licensed hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, nursing homes, and campus student housing, are exempt from this requirement, though state-licensed residential facilities under M.S.A. ch. 144D and lodging establishments with special services under M.S.A. ch. 157 remain subject to it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mankato Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-53, license holders who reside outside the 30-mile radius of the Veteran's Memorial Bridge generally designate a managing agent or contact person who lives within that area and can act on their behalf. Compliant operators keep their agent's address, telephone number, and email address current with the city so that any notices or orders related to the licensed property reach the appropriate party without delay. Operators of state-licensed hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, nursing homes, and on-campus student housing should confirm whether their property type qualifies for one of the section's stated exemptions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mankato Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-53 establishes that tenants of properties subject to this rule should have a way to reach a locally accessible owner or managing agent — someone within 30 miles of the Veteran's Memorial Bridge — who has authority to address property-related matters. If a tenant is unable to obtain current contact information for an owner or agent, that may indicate a potential compliance issue with this section that could be raised with the City of Mankato. Tenants seeking guidance on how to report a possible violation or understand their rights can reach out to the City of Mankato's licensing or code enforcement office, or consult a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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