Spring Lake Park, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 12.16 (2026) § 12.16.010
Definitions - Housing Maintenance And Occupancy
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For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. CONVERSION. Property conversion shall include all existing residential property that has not previously been registered as rental property in Spring Lake Park. RENTAL PROPERTIES. All residential properties where the owner of record does not reside at the property and is used as a primary residence by a person or persons, related or not, to the owner of record, or when a room or rooms are rented out for a fee. RESIDENTIAL. All properties located within an R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones. HISTORY Amended by Ord. 473 on 5/3/2021
Section 12.16.010 of Spring Lake Park's Housing Maintenance and Occupancy chapter establishes the foundational definitions that govern how the rest of Chapter 12.16 is applied. Key terms include 'rental property,' which covers residential properties where the owner does not live on-site and the home serves as a primary residence for others, or where rooms are rented for a fee, and 'conversion,' which applies to existing residential properties not previously registered as rental property in Spring Lake Park. 'Residential' properties are those located within R-1, R-2, or R-3 zoning districts, and these definitions set the scope for all requirements that follow in the chapter.
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Property owners and managers operating in Spring Lake Park should be aware that under § 12.16.010, a property qualifies as a 'rental property' if the owner does not reside there and it is used as a primary residence by others, or if any rooms are rented for a fee — regardless of the owner's relationship to the occupants. Operators whose properties have not previously been registered as rental property in Spring Lake Park should note that such properties may be classified as 'conversions' under this section, which can trigger additional registration or compliance obligations under Chapter 12.16. Compliant operators generally ensure their properties are properly categorized and registered according to these definitions before renting.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Spring Lake Park can look to § 12.16.010 to understand whether their home qualifies as a 'rental property' under Chapter 12.16, which in turn determines what housing maintenance and occupancy standards apply to their living situation. If a property owner does not reside at the home and it serves as a tenant's primary residence, or if rooms are rented for a fee, the property generally falls under this chapter's protections and requirements. Tenants who believe their rental may not be properly registered or categorized under these definitions may wish to contact the City of Spring Lake Park directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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