Stewartville, Minn., City Code ch. 10 §§ 1010, 1020, 1030 (2026) § 1030.06
Failure to Register. Every person required to register a dwelling, apartment, or
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1030.06 Failure to Register. Every person required to register a dwelling, apartment, or
rooming unit offered for rent under the provisions of this Section and who fails to do so, or who
allows the property to be occupied when the registration certificate or right to receive such a
registration certificate is revoked or suspended, shall be guilty of a violation of the City Code.
Each day that a property is rented out without a valid rental registration certificate on file for that
property is a separate violation. A violation of this Section shall be a misdemeanor punishable by
up to $1,000, ninety (90) days in jail, or both.
(Ord. 2008-2, passed 4-8-08)Section 1030.06 of the Stewartville City Code requires that anyone renting out a dwelling, apartment, or rooming unit must hold a valid rental registration certificate. Operating a rental property without that certificate—or continuing to rent after the certificate has been revoked or suspended—constitutes a violation of the City Code. Each day a property is rented without a valid certificate counts as a separate, independent violation, and the offense is classified as a misdemeanor carrying penalties of up to $1,000, up to 90 days in jail, or both.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1030.06 of the Stewartville City Code, compliant rental property operators maintain a current registration certificate for every dwelling, apartment, or rooming unit they offer for rent before any tenancy begins. Because each day of unregistered rental activity is treated as a distinct violation—with misdemeanor exposure of up to $1,000 and/or 90 days in jail per violation—operators generally track certificate expiration dates and renewal deadlines carefully. If a certificate is suspended or revoked, compliant operators cease renting the affected unit until the certificate is reinstated.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 1030.06 of the Stewartville City Code gives tenants a basis to verify that their landlord holds a valid rental registration certificate, since renting without one is a misdemeanor violation of the City Code. If a landlord's certificate has been revoked or suspended and the unit remains occupied, that ongoing rental activity may itself constitute a continuing violation. Tenants who believe their landlord is operating without a valid certificate can contact the City of Stewartville directly to inquire about registration status, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
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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