Owatonna, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 115 (2026) § 115.20
LEGISLATIVE INTENT
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(A) It is declared to be the purpose and intent of this subchapter to protect and preserve the city’s neighborhoods and public health, safety, welfare and morals of those who live there. The City Council has determined that: (1) There are persons residing in rental property in the city engaging in disorderly conduct which results in a hostile environment for other city citizens living within rental property or in proximity to rental property; (2) There is currently no city ordinance which provides a formal procedure by which the city can notify a rental property owner or manager of the disorderly conduct occurring on the property; and (3) There is currently no procedure by which the city can require a rental property owner or manager to respond to and resolve the occurrences of disorderly conduct occurring on the rental property and by which the city may take administrative action against the rental registration certificate or right to obtain a rental registration certificate should the owner to do so. (B) (1) Accordingly, it is the intent of this subchapter to address the serious and, at times, life threatening problems posed by the occurrence of disorderly conduct to the health and safety of all residents in all portions of this city. (2) At the same time, the Council recognizes, acknowledges and complies with all due process and property rights enjoyed by those who own or manage rental property as well as those who reside in such property. (3) The subchapter represents the city’s good faith effort to balance those competing and legitimate interests. (1992 Code, § 455:00) (Ord. 1317, passed 5-20-2003)
Owatonna Ch. 115 § 115.20 establishes the legislative intent behind the city's rules governing disorderly conduct on rental properties. The City Council identified a gap in local law: there was no formal process to notify rental property owners of disorderly conduct occurring on their properties, nor any mechanism to require owners to address it or face administrative action against their rental registration. This subchapter was enacted to fill that gap while also acknowledging the due process and property rights of both owners and residents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Owatonna Ch. 115 § 115.20, the city has formally declared its intent to hold rental property owners and managers accountable for disorderly conduct occurring on their properties. Compliant operators generally stay informed about activity on their properties, maintain open communication with the city, and respond promptly when notified of conduct issues to protect their rental registration certificate. Understanding this legislative foundation helps owners and managers anticipate how the city may use administrative tools established elsewhere in the subchapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Owatonna Ch. 115 § 115.20 reflects the City Council's recognition that disorderly conduct on rental properties can create hostile and even dangerous conditions for nearby residents. The subchapter was designed with the rights of residents in mind, explicitly acknowledging due process protections for people who live in rental housing. Tenants who believe this provision is relevant to conditions in or around their rental property may wish to contact the City of Owatonna directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
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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