Wayzata, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 815 § 815.10b
Illegal Rentals, Occupancy Limits and No Subletting
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An owner may adopt standards that reduce the maximum allowed occupancy of a dwelling unit from the standards set forth herein. The maximum permissible occupancy of any licensed dwelling unit is determined according to the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code and as follows: A. Tenants of a licensed rental dwelling must not lease or sublet the dwelling unit to another without the prior approval of the property owner. B. No person is allowed to lease, license or agree to allow the use of a dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for a short-term rental. C. No person is allowed to lease, license or agree to allow the occupancy, possession or tenancy of a licensed group housing dwelling to more persons than specifically licensed under Minn. Stat. Chapters 144G, 157, 254A or 254D, and licensed under City Code Chapter 815 .
Wayzata Code of Ordinances ch. 815 § 815.10b establishes occupancy and subletting rules for licensed rental dwellings. Property owners may set occupancy limits that are stricter than the baseline standards drawn from the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, but may not exceed those standards. The provision also prohibits tenants from subletting without owner approval, bans short-term rentals of any dwelling unit or portion thereof, and caps occupancy of licensed group housing at the number specifically authorized under applicable Minnesota statutes and city licensing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Wayzata Code of Ordinances ch. 815 § 815.10b, compliant rental operators generally document any occupancy limits they adopt that are more restrictive than the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code baseline and communicate those limits clearly in lease agreements. Operators typically include explicit lease language requiring written owner approval before any subletting or assignment, and they do not permit any portion of a unit to be offered as a short-term rental. For licensed group housing, compliant operators ensure that the number of occupants never exceeds the figure specified in the city license issued under Chapter 815 and the relevant Minnesota statutes (Chapters 144G, 157, 254A, or 254D).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wayzata Code of Ordinances ch. 815 § 815.10b directly affects tenants by requiring them to obtain the property owner's prior written approval before subletting or re-leasing their unit to anyone else. Tenants in licensed group housing should be aware that occupancy is capped at the number authorized by the city license and applicable Minnesota statutes, and that short-term rental arrangements are not permitted under this provision. Tenants who believe a landlord is applying occupancy standards that exceed what § 815.10b allows, or who have questions about their rights, may contact the City of Wayzata directly or consult a 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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