Owatonna, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 115 (2026) § 115.99
PENALTY
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(A) Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99 of this code of ordinances. (B) Every person required to register a dwelling unit and who fails to do so, or who allows the property to be occupied when the dwelling unit fails to comply with the provisions set forth in § 115.06 of this chapter or when the registration certificate or right to receive such registration certificate is revoked or suspended, shall be guilty of a violation of this code. Each day that a property is rented out without a valid rental registration certificate on file for that property is a separate violation. A violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the city from pursuing other legal remedies, including an injunctive relief, for any violation of §§ 115.01 through 115.14 of this chapter. (1992 Code, § 457:65) (C) A violation of §§ 115.20 through 115.24 of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor. Nothing in §§ 115.20 through 115.24 of this chapter shall prohibit the city from pursuing other legal remedies, including an injunctive relief for any violation of §§ 115.20 through 115.24 of this chapter. (1992 Code, § 455:25) (Ord. 1316, passed 5-20-2003; Ord. 1317, passed 5-20-2003)
Owatonna Ch. 115 § 115.99 establishes the penalty framework for violations of the city's fair housing and manufactured homes chapter. General violations without a specific penalty are referred to the city's standard penalty provision at § 10.99. More serious infractions—such as renting a dwelling unit without a valid registration certificate, allowing occupancy when a unit fails to meet § 115.06 standards, or violating the manufactured home provisions in §§ 115.20–115.24—are classified as misdemeanors, with each day of non-compliance counting as a separate offense. The city also retains the right to seek injunctive relief or other legal remedies beyond criminal penalties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 115.99, property owners and managers in Owatonna are expected to maintain a current, valid rental registration certificate for every dwelling unit before allowing occupancy. Because each day a unit is rented without a valid certificate constitutes a separate violation—and because violations of the registration and manufactured home provisions can rise to the level of a misdemeanor—compliant operators typically keep registration records current and promptly address any suspension or revocation of a certificate. Operators should also be aware that the city may pursue injunctive relief in addition to, or instead of, criminal penalties for violations of §§ 115.01 through 115.24.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Owatonna Ch. 115 § 115.99 means that tenants living in a unit that lacks a valid rental registration certificate, or that does not meet the standards in § 115.06, may be occupying a property whose owner is in violation of city code. Tenants who believe their landlord is operating without proper registration or in violation of the fair housing or manufactured home provisions can contact the City of Owatonna to report the concern, as the city has authority to pursue misdemeanor charges and injunctive relief. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand what options may be available to them under this provision.
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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