Saint Peter, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. IV § 10-108
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It is unlawful for any person to hereafter occupy, allow to be occupied, or let to another person for occupancy any residential rental property within the City for which a registration statement has not been properly made and filed with the City Clerk-Administrator and for which there is not an effective certificate, except as provided in section 10-110 regarding initial certification. Initial registration and renewal shall be made upon forms furnished by the City Clerk-Administrator for such purpose and shall specifically require the following minimum information: (1) Name, address and phone number of the property owner; (2) Name, address, and phone number of a designated local agent if the property owner lives outside the City local telephone exchange; (3) The street address of the rental property; (4) Legal description of the rental property and County parcel number; (5) The number and types of units within the rental property (dwelling units or sleeping rooms); (6) The maximum number of occupants for each dwelling unit or sleeping room; (7) The number of off-street parking spaces provided for each unit; (8) The name, phone number and address of the local person authorized to make or order made repairs or services for the property, if in violation of City or State codes, if the person is different than the owner or local designated agent.
Saint Peter Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. IV § 10-108 establishes that no residential rental property within the City may be occupied, rented out, or allowed to remain occupied unless the owner has properly filed a registration statement with the City Clerk-Administrator and holds a valid certificate. The rule sets out a minimum list of information that must be included on the registration form, covering details about the owner, any local agent, the property itself, unit types and occupancy limits, parking, and a designated repair contact. An exception exists for properties undergoing initial certification, as addressed in section 10-110.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Saint Peter Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. IV § 10-108, compliant rental property operators ensure that a registration statement is filed with the City Clerk-Administrator before any unit is occupied and that the certificate remains current through timely renewals. Operators generally keep all required information up to date on the City-provided forms, including accurate contact details for any local agent and the person authorized to arrange repairs if the property falls out of compliance with City or State codes. Maintaining complete and current registration records is a core component of lawful rental operation in Saint Peter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Saint Peter Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. IV § 10-108 gives tenants a basis to check whether their rental property is properly registered and certified with the City Clerk-Administrator, since occupying or renting an unregistered property is expressly prohibited. If a tenant has reason to believe their unit lacks a valid registration or certificate, they may contact the City Clerk-Administrator's office to inquire about the property's status. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how an owner's failure to comply with § 10-108 might be relevant to their situation or raised in a housing 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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