Minnetonka, Minn., Mun. Code Sec. 530 (2026) § 530.01
Title and Purpose
Operative Text
1. Title. Sections 530.01 to 530.05 of the city code of ordinances will be known and may be referred to as the "Minnetonka rental registration ordinance." 2. Purpose. It is the purpose of this section 530 to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the community at large and the residents of residential rental properties in the city of Minnetonka. It is the purpose of this section to ensure that rental housing in the city is decent, safe, and sanitary and is operated and maintained so as not to become a nuisance to the neighborhood or to become an influence that fosters blight and deterioration or creates a disincentive to reinvest in the community. The operation of residential rental properties is a business enterprise that entails certain responsibilities. Owners and operators are responsible for taking such reasonable steps as are necessary to ensure that the persons who occupy such rental properties may pursue the quiet enjoyment of the normal activities of life in their surroundings that are safe, secure, sanitary, free from noise, nuisances or annoyances; and free from conditions that endanger the health or safety of persons and security of property. 3. Scope . This section 530 applies to any building and any dwelling unit therein, which is a residential rental property as defined herein, including accessory dwelling units, garages, storage buildings and appurtenances. This section does not apply to Minnesota Department of Health licensed rest homes, convalescent care facilities, or licensed care facilities that have conditional use permits through the city, nursing homes, hotels, motels, or owner-occupied units. (Added by Ord. No. 2023-20, effective February 3, 2024)
Minnetonka Sec. 530.01 establishes the foundational title and purpose of the city's rental registration ordinance, covering sections 530.01 through 530.05. The rule declares that residential rental properties must be maintained in a decent, safe, and sanitary condition so they do not become nuisances or contribute to neighborhood blight. It applies broadly to rental buildings and their dwelling units—including accessory dwelling units, garages, and storage structures—but excludes certain licensed care facilities, hotels, motels, nursing homes, and owner-occupied units.
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Under Minnetonka Sec. 530.01, operating a residential rental property is treated as a business enterprise carrying defined responsibilities. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in a safe, sanitary, and nuisance-free condition, ensuring tenants can enjoy quiet and secure surroundings. Owners and managers of properties within the ordinance's scope—which includes accessory dwelling units and appurtenant structures—are expected to take reasonable steps to prevent conditions that endanger health, safety, or property security.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minnetonka Sec. 530.01 affirms that tenants of covered rental properties have a recognized interest in living in surroundings that are safe, sanitary, secure, and free from nuisances or health hazards. If a rental property appears to fall short of these baseline standards, tenants may consider contacting the City of Minnetonka directly to inquire about the rental registration program or to report concerns. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how this ordinance's stated purposes may be relevant to their situation.
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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