Oakdale, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-14
Occupancy Register Required
Operative Text
Every owner or resident agent of a licensed rental dwelling shall keep, or cause to be kept, a current register of occupancy for each dwelling unit which provides the following information: (a) Dwelling unit address. (b) Number of bedrooms in the dwelling unit. (c) Names of adult occupants and number of adults and children (under eighteen (18) years of age) currently occupying the dwelling units. (d) Start and ending dates during which renter(s) named under item Subsection (c) above both occupied and vacated the dwelling unit. (e) A chronological list of complaints and requests for repair by dwelling unit and/or occupant. (f) A similar chronological list of all corrections made in response to such complaints and requests. The register shall be made available for inspection by the City Building Official at all reasonable times.
Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-14 requires that every owner or resident agent of a licensed rental dwelling maintain an up-to-date occupancy register for each unit. This register must capture unit details, occupant names and ages, move-in and move-out dates, and a running log of tenant complaints, repair requests, and the corrections made in response. The register is not a private document — the City Building Official has the right to inspect it at any reasonable time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-14, compliant rental operators maintain a current register for every licensed dwelling unit, recording unit address, bedroom count, adult occupant names, household composition, tenancy dates, and a chronological complaint-and-repair log. Keeping this register accurate and up to date — including logging each repair request and the corresponding corrective action — reflects the standard practice for operators subject to this provision. Because the City Building Official may request inspection at any reasonable time, operators generally keep the register readily accessible on an ongoing basis.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-14 establishes that your landlord or their resident agent is required to maintain a register that includes a chronological record of complaints and repair requests made by occupants, along with the corrections taken in response. This means there is an official record-keeping obligation tied to maintenance requests, which can be relevant if disputes arise about whether repairs were reported or addressed. Tenants who believe this register is not being maintained, or who have concerns about how complaints are being documented, may contact the City Building Official or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on 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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