Victoria, Minn., Mun. Code art. 103-V (2026) § 103-119
Prohibited Acts
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Anyone involved in any of the following shall be guilty of a misdemeanor: Improper occupancy. All buildings or portions thereof occupied for living, sleeping, cooking or dining purposes that were not designed or intended to be used for such occupancies shall be considered substandard. Occupying vacated unit. Occupies or allows occupancy of a unit that was posted and ordered vacated. Occupying uncertified bedrooms. Occupies or allows occupancy of a room as a bedroom that is not certified as a bedroom and does not qualify as a bedroom. (Code 1998, § 8-120; Ord. No. 349, 4-12-2007)
Victoria's Rental Housing Code § 103-119 identifies three categories of prohibited conduct, each treated as a misdemeanor offense. First, using a building or part of a building for living, sleeping, cooking, or dining when it was never designed for those purposes is classified as a substandard occupancy violation. Second, occupying or permitting occupancy of a unit that has been officially posted and ordered vacated is prohibited. Third, using or allowing a room to be used as a bedroom when that room has not been certified and does not qualify as a bedroom under the code is also forbidden.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 103-119, compliant property operators in Victoria generally ensure that every occupied space was designed and approved for its intended residential use before tenants move in. They also respect and enforce any official vacate orders by preventing re-entry into posted units until the order is lifted through proper channels. Additionally, they verify that any room marketed or rented as a bedroom carries the required certification and meets the qualifying standards before allowing it to be used as sleeping quarters.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 103-119 of Victoria's Rental Housing Code gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if they are living in a space that was never designed for residential use, have been placed in a unit subject to a vacate order, or are occupying a room labeled as a bedroom that lacks proper certification. Tenants who believe any of these conditions apply to their housing may consider filing a complaint with the local code enforcement or housing authority, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance. Because violations of this provision carry misdemeanor-level consequences for those who permit such occupancy, documenting the condition of the unit and any official notices can be a useful step when exploring 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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