Northfield, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-120

(a) Disorderly conduct. It shall be the responsibility of the rental license holder to take appropriate action to prevent conduct by occupants and their guests on licensed premises which is hereby deemed disorderly and which is in violation of any of the following statutes or ordinances:
(1) Northfield Code, Chapter 50 , Article IV, sections 50-86-90, which prohibits offenses against order, including disorderly conduct, unlawful parties, aiding or hosting underage drinking, drug paraphernalia, and unlawful noise.
(3) Minnesota Statutes §§ 609.75 through 609.76, which prohibit gambling.
(4) Minnesota Statutes §§ 609.321 through 609.324, which prohibit prostitution and acts relating thereto.
(5) Minnesota Statutes §§ 152.01 through 152.025, and 152.027, subds. 1 and 2, which prohibit the unlawful sale or possession of controlled substances.
(6) Minnesota Statutes § 340A.401, which prohibits the unlawful sale of alcoholic beverages.
(7) Minnesota Statutes §§ 97B.021, 97B.045, 609.66 through 609.67 and 624.712 through 624.716, which prohibit the unlawful possession, transportation, sale or use of a weapon.
(8) Minnesota Statutes § 609.72, which prohibits disorderly conduct, when the violation disturbs the peace and quiet of the occupants of at least one unit on the licensed premises or other premises, other than the unit occupied by the person(s) committing the violation.
(9) Minnesota Statutes §§ 609.185, 609.19, 609.195, 609.20, and 609.205, which prohibit murder and manslaughter.
(10) Minnesota Statutes §§ 609.221, 609.222, 609.223, and 609.2231, which prohibit assault.
(11) Minnesota Statutes §§ 609.342, 609.343, 609.344, 609.345, and 609.3451, which prohibit criminal sexual conduct.
(12) Minnesota Statutes § 609.52, which prohibits theft.
(13) Minnesota Statutes §§ 609.561, 609.562, 609.563, 609.5631, and 609.5632, which prohibit arson.
(14) Minnesota Statutes § 609.582, which prohibits burglary.
(15) Minnesota Statutes § 609.595, which prohibits damage to property.
(16) Minnesota Statutes §§ 97B.021, 609.66 through 609.67, and 624.712 through 624.716, which prohibit the unlawful possession, use, transportation, or sale of a weapon.
(17) Minnesota Statutes § 340A.503, which prohibits underage drinking.
(b) Enforcement of disorderly use violations. A violation of any of the foregoing ordinances or statutes is established by a finding of guilt by a court of competent jurisdiction, even if there is a stay of adjudication or other post-conviction orders or proceedings. The building official shall notify the property owner when any such charges are brought against a tenant or guest unless prohibited from doing so by law.
(1) First violation. Upon determination by the building official or a law enforcement officer that a disorderly use violation as enumerated above occurred on a rental property, the building official shall notify the owner of the rental property of the violation and direct the owner to take appropriate action to prevent further violations. All notices required by this section shall be in writing, delivered personally to the owner or sent by first class mail to the owner's last known address.
(2) Second violation. If a second disorderly use violation occurs on the rental property by the owner or the same three months of an incident for which notice was given under subsection (1), the building official shall notify the owner of the rental property by certified mail of the violation and shall require the owner of the rental property to submit a written report of the actions taken, and proposed to be taken, to prevent further disorderly use of the premises. This written report shall be submitted to the building official within 14 days of the date of mailing of the certified letter.
(3) Third violation. If a third disorderly use violation occurs on the rental property by the owner or the same occupant, or by a family member, roommate, or guest of the owner or occupant, within three months after the second previous instance of disorderly use, when notices were sent to the owner of the rental property pursuant to this section regarding the first and second instances, the rental license for the subject dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit must be suspended by the city council for an initial period up to 90 days.
(4) Subsequent violation. If another disorderly use violation occurs on the rental property by the owner or the same occupant, or a family member, roommate, or guest of the owner or occupant, within 12 months after the end of a suspension period, the city council may suspend the rental license for up to an additional year. In lieu of suspension, the city council may impose a fine equivalent to the rent for the cumulative suspension periods under (3) and (4) of this section.
(5) Eviction or vacation. It shall not be considered an instance of disorderly use if the tenant is evicted or voluntarily vacates the licensed premises prior to the hearing before the city council and within two full calendar months after the determination by the building official or law enforcement officer that disorderly use has occurred and notice of the determination has been sent to the licensee.