Moorhead, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 1105 (2026) § 9-7-6
TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
Operative Text
A. Every new owner of a rental unit (whether as fee owner or contract purchaser) shall be required to furnish to the housing division the new owner’s name, address, e-mail, and phone number, and the name, address, e-mail, and phone number of the owner’s designated local manager before taking possession of the rental property upon closing of the transaction. B. Every new owner of a rental unit (whether as fee owner or a contract purchaser) shall contact the city to have said property inspected pursuant to section 9-7-11 of this chapter within thirty (30) days of the transfer of the rental property. C. Every owner of property currently being utilized as a single-family housing unit, who is considering converting the property to a rental property, may have the property inspected prior to completing the conversion. The inspection shall be in accordance with section 9-7-11 , “Inspections And Investigations”, of this chapter. (Ord. 2005-30, 12-5-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-03, 4-28-2025)
Moorhead Ch. 1105 § 9-7-6 establishes obligations that apply whenever a rental property changes hands. Before taking possession at closing, the new owner must provide the housing division with their contact information and the contact information of their designated local manager. Within 30 days of the transfer, the new owner must also arrange a property inspection through the city as outlined in § 9-7-11. Separately, owners who are converting a single-family home into a rental property have the option—but not the requirement—to request a pre-conversion inspection under the same inspection standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Moorhead Ch. 1105 § 9-7-6, compliant operators who acquire a rental property submit their name, address, email, and phone number—along with the same details for their designated local manager—to the housing division before the closing transaction is finalized. They also schedule a city inspection of the newly acquired property within 30 days of the transfer date, following the procedures set out in § 9-7-11. Owners converting a single-family home to a rental use are permitted to request a voluntary pre-conversion inspection, which can help identify any compliance issues before the conversion is complete.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Moorhead Ch. 1105 § 9-7-6 requires that when a rental property is sold or transferred, the incoming owner must register their contact information and a local manager's contact information with the city's housing division before taking possession, and must arrange an inspection within 30 days under § 9-7-11. These requirements are designed to ensure tenants have an identifiable, reachable owner and manager, and that the property meets applicable standards after a change in ownership. Tenants who believe a new owner has not complied with these registration or inspection requirements may contact the Moorhead housing division directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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