Owatonna, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 115 (2026) § 115.21
DEFINITIONS
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For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. APPROPRIATE ACTION. Action which a reasonable rental property owner would take based upon the facts and circumstances of each case to prevent a reoccurrence of the disorderly use. DISORDERLY or DISORDERLY USE. Conduct occurring on the “licensed premises” or “premises” which violates a provision of § 115.22 (B) of this chapter. LICENSE. A registration certificate or the right to receive a registration certificate as required by §§ 115.01 through 115.14 of this chapter. LICENSED PREMISES or PREMISES. The property owned, operated or managed by a rental property owner and shall refer to an individual unit within a multi-unit complex when applicable. RENTAL PROPERTY OWNER. One who holds the license or who is otherwise obligated to obtain and maintain the license as required by §§ 115.01 through 115.14 of this chapter. (1992 Code, § 455:05) (Ord. 1317, passed 5-20-2003)
Section 115.21 of Owatonna Ch. 115 establishes the working vocabulary for the subchapter governing disorderly use of rental properties. Key terms include 'disorderly use,' which refers to conduct on a licensed rental property that violates § 115.22(B), and 'appropriate action,' which is measured against what a reasonable rental property owner would do to prevent a recurrence. 'Licensed premises' can refer to an entire property or to an individual unit within a multi-unit building, depending on context.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 115.21, rental property owners are defined as those who hold or are required to hold a registration certificate under §§ 115.01–115.14, meaning compliance obligations attach to the license itself. Operators generally familiarize themselves with each defined term—particularly 'appropriate action'—because the standard of a 'reasonable rental property owner' is the benchmark against which their responses to disorderly use are evaluated. Keeping clear records of steps taken after any incident on the licensed premises helps demonstrate that responses met this reasonableness standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 115.21 sets out the definitions that shape how the rest of the disorderly-use subchapter applies to rental housing in Owatonna, including what counts as 'premises'—which can mean an individual unit in a multi-unit building. Tenants benefit from understanding that 'disorderly use' is specifically tied to conduct violating § 115.22(B), meaning not every disturbance automatically qualifies under this framework. Tenants who believe these definitions are being applied incorrectly to their situation may consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full text of Ch. 115 for additional context.
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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