New Prague, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 150 (2026) § 154.02
DEFINITIONS
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The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: BOARD OF APPEALS. The City Council of the City of New Prague. CITY. The City of New Prague, Minnesota. COMPLIANCE OFFICIAL. The City Administrator of the city, or its designee. DWELLING UNIT. Any room or rooms providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. INSPECTOR. The person or persons designated by the City Administrator to inspect rental dwellings in the city. LET. To permit possession or occupancy of a dwelling unit by a person who is not the legal owner of record thereof, pursuant to a written or unwritten lease, or pursuant to a recorded or unrecorded agreement whether or not a fee is required by the agreement. LICENSE or RENTAL LICENSE. The license required by and issued pursuant to this chapter. LICENSED PREMISES. A licensed rental dwelling and all accessory structures of the rental dwelling, such as garages, storage buildings, and appurtenances such as sidewalks, driveways and retaining walls, which are on the property of the rental dwelling. LICENSEE or OWNER. Any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the property or rental dwelling; or recorded in the official records of the state, county or municipality as holding title to the property; or otherwise having control of the property or rental dwelling, including the guardian of the estate of any such person, and the executor or administrator of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession of real property by a court, or any person representing the actual owner or holding a valid rental license from the city. OFFICIAL ORDER. A written notice stating violation(s) of city code and corrective action to be taken. OPERATE. To let for occupancy or to rent. PROPERTY MANAGER or LOCAL AGENT. A person authorized by the owner to act on the owner's behalf as to the licensed premises. RENT or RENTED. To let for occupancy or to let. RENTAL DWELLING. Any building containing one or more dwelling units that are rented. TENANT. A person who is occupying a dwelling unit in a rental dwelling under a lease or contract, whether oral or written, that requires the payment of money or exchange of services. (Ord. 344, passed 11-6-23)
Section 154.02 of New Prague Ch. 150 establishes the official definitions that govern how key terms are interpreted throughout the city's residential rental licensing chapter. Words like 'dwelling unit,' 'licensee,' 'let,' and 'tenant' carry specific legal meanings under this section, which apply uniformly unless the surrounding context clearly calls for a different reading. These definitions set the foundational vocabulary for all rights, obligations, and enforcement actions described elsewhere in the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 154.02, property owners, agents, firms, and corporations with a legal or equitable interest in a rental property all fall within the definition of 'Licensee or Owner,' meaning the chapter's licensing requirements can apply broadly across different ownership structures. Operators who authorize a property manager or local agent to act on their behalf should understand that such arrangements are recognized under this section but do not transfer the underlying licensing obligations. Familiarity with these definitions helps ensure that compliance efforts are directed correctly, particularly regarding who must hold a rental license and what structures qualify as 'licensed premises.'
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154.02 defines a 'Tenant' as any person occupying a rental dwelling under an oral or written lease or contract that involves payment of money or an exchange of services, which means the chapter's protections and procedures can apply regardless of whether a formal written lease exists. The definition of 'Official Order' — a written notice of code violations and required corrective action — is also established here, which is relevant to understanding how enforcement actions are documented under the chapter. Tenants who believe conditions in their unit may trigger code enforcement can consult local tenant-rights organizations or contact the Compliance Official identified in § 154.02 to learn more about how these definitions apply to their circumstances.
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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