Roseville, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 1201 § 1201.22
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(a) Misdemeanor. Except as provided in sections 1201.18 (1) and 1201.20 , any person who maintains a residential rental property without having the property registered, or after the registration for the property has been revoked or suspended, or who permits new occupancy in violation of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, is subject to a fine and imprisonment as prescribed by state law. Each day of each violation constitutes a separate offense. (b) Administrative fine. In addition to, or in lieu of, charging a misdemeanor, the city may impose administrative fines in an amount set in the city fee schedule. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense. (c) Prohibited occupancy. Pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of this section, the dwelling unit may not be occupied by anyone other than the primary homestead owner and that person's immediate family until: (1) The administrative fine has been paid; and (2) A rental registration is obtained or the city is satisfied that the dwelling unit will not be used as a rental dwelling unit; and (3) Completion of any abatement, written compliance order, legal action from a citation or action per sections 405.06 , 405.07 and 405.08 .
Under Roseville Code of Ordinances ch. 1201 § 1201.22, operating a residential rental property without a valid registration — or after that registration has been revoked or suspended — is a misdemeanor, punishable upon conviction by fines and imprisonment as set by state law. The city may also impose administrative fines (set by the city fee schedule) as an alternative or supplement to criminal charges, and every single day a violation continues counts as a separate offense. Additionally, a dwelling unit tied to an unresolved violation may be restricted from any occupancy beyond the primary homestead owner and their immediate family until the fine is paid, a valid rental registration is secured (or the city is satisfied the unit won't be rented), and any required abatement or compliance actions are completed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Roseville Code of Ordinances ch. 1201 § 1201.22 makes clear that compliant rental operators keep their rental registration current and never allow new tenants to move in while a registration is absent, suspended, or revoked. Because each day of non-compliance is treated as a separate offense — exposing the property to escalating administrative fines set by the city fee schedule, and potentially misdemeanor charges — operators generally monitor registration renewal deadlines closely and resolve any compliance orders or abatement requirements before re-renting a unit. Maintaining documentation of registration status and promptly responding to any city notices are practices consistent with staying on the right side of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Roseville Code of Ordinances ch. 1201 § 1201.22 establishes that a landlord who rents a unit without a valid registration, or after it has been revoked or suspended, is committing a misdemeanor and may also face daily administrative fines — protections that exist in part to ensure tenants occupy properly registered and maintained housing. If a tenant has reason to believe their unit is being rented in violation of this provision, they may consider contacting the City of Roseville to inquire about the property's registration status or to report a potential violation. Tenants may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how an unregistered rental status could affect their rights, including whether a violation of this chapter could be raised in any relevant legal proceeding.
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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