Perham, Minn., Mun. Code doc-2834 (2026) § 151.050
COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS
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(A) No person shall operate a rooming house of two beds or less or occupy or let to another for occupancy any rooming unit in any rooming house except in compliance with the provisions of this section, except the provisions of §§ 151.015 and 151.030 through 151.036 . (B) No person shall operate a rooming house of five beds or more or occupy or let to another for occupancy any rooming unit in such rooming house unless they comply with applicable state law and city ordinances. (Ord. 213, passed 2-7-00) Penalty, see § 151.999
Perham Rooming Houses § 151.050 establishes two tiers of compliance requirements for rooming houses based on size. Facilities with two beds or fewer must follow the provisions of § 151.050 itself, with certain enumerated sections (§§ 151.015 and 151.030–151.036) explicitly excluded from that requirement. Rooming houses with five or more beds must comply with all applicable state law and city ordinances in addition to local rules. The provision applies to operators, occupants, and anyone who rents out a rooming unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses in Perham should be aware that § 151.050 sets different compliance tracks depending on facility size. Those running smaller operations of two beds or fewer need to ensure adherence to the applicable provisions of § 151.050, while operators of larger facilities with five or more beds are expected to align their practices with both state law and city ordinances. Compliant operators generally maintain current knowledge of which regulatory sections apply to their specific facility size and keep documentation of their adherence to those requirements. Penalties for violations are referenced in § 151.999.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Perham rooming houses are protected by § 151.050, which requires that operators meet specific compliance standards based on the size of the facility. If a rooming house is not being operated in accordance with these requirements, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation as a defense in relevant proceedings or to report concerns to local city authorities. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand which compliance tier applies to their rooming house and what options are generally available when a landlord may not be meeting the standards set out in § 151.050.
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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