Saint James, Minn., Mun. Code doc-2021 (2026) § 92.01
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. DWELLING UNIT. Any building, structure, or enclosure, including any mobile home, rented, or offered for rent, by any person, or persons, for use for rent by any person to any other person, or persons, for use for residential purposes by the other person, or persons. LONG-TERM HOTEL DWELLING UNIT. A dwelling unit in any hotel, as defined in M.S. Chapter 327, as it may be amended from time to time, which dwelling unit is held out, or available, to the public for use for sleeping, or residential purposes, for a period of one week, or more. ROOMING HOUSE DWELLING UNIT. Any dwelling unit in any building, or structure, which building, or structure, is used, or held out, to be a place where sleeping accommodations are furnished to the public as regular roomers for periods of one week, or more. (Prior Code, § 6.32)
Saint James Rental Housing § 92.01 establishes the foundational definitions used throughout the rental housing subchapter. It identifies three categories of residential spaces subject to the rules: standard dwelling units (any building or structure rented for residential use), long-term hotel dwelling units (hotel accommodations rented for a week or more), and rooming house dwelling units (buildings offering sleeping accommodations to regular roomers for a week or more). These definitions determine which properties and arrangements fall within the scope of the subchapter's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Saint James should be aware that § 92.01 casts a broad net over what qualifies as a regulated dwelling unit. Compliant operators generally assess whether their properties — including hotels rented on a weekly basis and rooming houses serving regular roomers — fall within one of the three defined categories before determining which subchapter obligations apply. Understanding which definition covers a given property is a foundational step in ensuring the rest of the rental housing rules are applied correctly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Saint James Rental Housing § 92.01 is relevant to tenants because it defines who is protected under the subchapter's rules. Residents of standard rental units, long-term hotel guests staying a week or more, and regular roomers in rooming houses may all qualify as occupants of a covered dwelling unit. Tenants who are uncertain whether their living arrangement falls under one of these definitions may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the broader subchapter for 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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