Owatonna, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 115 (2026) § 115.14
FEES
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(A) The biannual rental dwelling unit license and inspection fee shall be in an amount duly established by the City Council from time to time. No license shall be issued under this section until the appropriate license fee shall be paid in full. (B) In the event the Fire Chief or his or her designee fails to attend a scheduled inspection without good cause, the inspection fee will be reimbursed to the applicant. (1992 Code, § 457:85) (Ord. 1316, passed 5-20-2003)
Owatonna Ch. 115 § 115.14 establishes that rental dwelling unit licenses require a biannual fee set by the City Council, and that fee must be paid in full before any license is issued. The provision also creates a protection for applicants: if the Fire Chief or a designee misses a scheduled inspection without good cause, the inspection fee is returned to the applicant. The fee amount itself is not fixed in the ordinance but is determined periodically by the City Council.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Owatonna Ch. 115 § 115.14, compliant rental property operators pay the biannual license and inspection fee in full before a license is issued, since no license will be granted until payment is complete. Operators generally track the current fee amount as set by the City Council, since it may change over time. If a scheduled inspection is missed by the Fire Chief or designee without good cause, operators are entitled to a reimbursement of the inspection fee paid.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Owatonna Ch. 115 § 115.14 requires that rental dwelling units be licensed on a biannual basis, which means tenants can look to whether their landlord holds a current, valid license as a baseline indicator of regulatory compliance. If a landlord has not paid the required fee, no license should have been issued under this section. Tenants who have questions about whether a rental unit is properly licensed may contact the City of Owatonna or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on how to verify compliance or raise a concern.
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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