Wells, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 150 (2026) § 93.10
AGENT REQUIRED
Operative Text
When the owner of a dwelling within the city, rented or offered for rent for residential purposes, does not reside within Faribault County, the owner shall, by a written document executed and acknowledged by the owner, appoint an agent residing within Faribault County, Minnesota, upon which agent the city may serve notices pertaining to the administration of this ordinance or of any provisions of the city code pertaining to the dwelling, which service shall be as effective as if made upon the owner. (Ord. 231, passed 9-8-1997) Penalty, see § 10.99
Wells Ch. 150 Residential Rentals § 93.10 establishes that any owner of a residential rental property within the city of Wells who lives outside Faribault County must formally designate a local agent through a written, acknowledged document. This appointed agent, who must reside within Faribault County, Minnesota, serves as the official point of contact for city notices related to the ordinance or any applicable city code provisions affecting the dwelling. Service of notice on that agent carries the same legal weight as if the city had served the owner directly.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Wells Ch. 150 Residential Rentals § 93.10, property owners who reside outside Faribault County and rent or offer for rent a dwelling in Wells generally maintain a written, formally acknowledged document naming a Faribault County resident as their designated local agent. Compliant operators keep this appointment current so that the city has a valid local contact for any notices related to ordinance administration or city code matters affecting the property. Maintaining an up-to-date agent designation helps ensure that official communications reach the responsible party without delay.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wells Ch. 150 Residential Rentals § 93.10 gives tenants context about how the city communicates with out-of-county landlords — through a locally appointed agent who is legally authorized to receive official notices on the owner's behalf. If a tenant believes their landlord has not complied with this local-agent requirement, they may raise that concern with the city of Wells or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Minnesota municipal ordinances. Tenants can also reference the penalty provision at § 10.99, which indicates that violations of this chapter carry consequences, as a basis for understanding the seriousness of non-compliance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 13, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.