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MEETING DATE:
AGENDA #:
PREPARED BY:
MARCH 16, 2009
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JANE KANSIER, BUILDING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIRECTOR
AGENDA ITEM:
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A REPORT REGARDING ALTERNATIVE TYPES
OF RENTAL INSPECTION PROGRAMS AND A RECOMMENDATION FOR
PRIOR LAKE
DISCUSSION:
Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to describe the various options for a rental
licensing and inspection programs and the implications of each of those options.
Historv.
On October 20, 2008, the City Council directed staff to look at options available
for rental licensing fees and services the City can offer renters and landlords,
including annual inspections, fees and the ability to do criminal background
checks. On January 5, 2009, the Council considered a report from staff and
directed staff to do additional research on what other cities do, what alternatives
there are and the complications of each, and to bring a report back to the City
Council. The minutes of the January 5, 2009 meeting are attached for your
information.
Current Circumstances
As a proxy workload, we have estimated approximately 12% of the City of Prior
Lake's housing units (1,000 units) are rental units. This number is based on the
County Auditor's records for the number of non-homesteaded properties. This
number does not distinguish between those with more than one home, or
homesteaded properties which may have rental units, so there may be more or
less rental units. The City of Prior Lake does not currently have a rental
inspections or property maintenance ordinance in place. The City does
participate in the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. Unlike many other
communities, the City does not have a police officer dedicated to this program,
so our participation is minimal and can best be described as very basic
community oriented policing. Sergeant Stanger is the primary contact for this
program. He describes his participation as getting to know the property
managers of the larger properties, working with them to identify problems and
patterns, and providing information when possible. If asked, the police are able
to share whatever public information is available on a prospective tenant. While
this approach is more reactive than proactive due to staff constraints, Sergeant
Stanger does report a decrease in the number of calls we receive at these
locations.
A major purpose of rental property ordinances is to protect the health, safety
and welfare of the tenants. Fire safety in densely populated housing is a chief
concern. According to the October, 2008, U.S. Fire Administration Report,
Residential Structure and Building Fires, more than 238,000 residential fires
were reported in 2005. The majority of these fires occurred in one- and two-
family residences. This report notes that one-and two-family residential
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structures dominate the statistics: 66% of residential structure fires, 77% of
residential structure fire fatalities, 67% of residential structure fire injuries, and
77% of residential structure fire dollar loss. The report concludes the number of
one- and two-family unit structure fires is higher because "multifamily residential
structures tend to be regulated by stricter building codes than one- and two-
family structures."
Staff surveyed many area communities on rental licensing and inspection
programs and property maintenance ordinances. We found there are a wide
variety of programs, ranging from full-scale services to registration only to
property maintenance.
Full-scale rental and property maintenance ordinances require licensing for all
rental units, annual or biannual inspections of both the interior and exterior of
the units, landlord training and tenant conduct requirements. Larger cities with a
high number of rental properties, such as Rochester, St. Louis Park, and
Brooklyn Park, have adopted this type of program. Brooklyn Park has even
adopted the International Property Maintenance Code, which contains a very
comprehensive list of both interior and exterior maintenance requirements.
Some communities, such as Bloomington, Golden Valley and Northfield, have
adopted a similar version with less stringent requirements. For example, the
Bloomington program includes annual licensing and inspections, but does not
have a tenant conduct component. Fees for these programs range from $70 to
$145 plus $9 per unit.
Some cities have adopted a sort of hybrid rental certification program. The City
of Burnsville for example, requires licensing for rental units, but only does
inspections on a complaint basis. The program includes a property
maintenance component and a tenant conduct component. There is no fee for
this registration. If an inspection results in a violation, there may be a fine
attached.
Some cities have adopted a registration-only ordinance. The City of New
Prague, for example, adopted an ordinance requiring registration of all rental
units, but does not do any inspections or charge a fee for the registration. The
City of Apple Valley has also adopted a rental registration ordinance which
focuses on developing a relationship with rental property owners and managers,
and educating these managers on the aspects of property management. The
ordinance does not include any property maintenance or tenant conduct
components, nor is there a fee to register. The stated purpose of this ordinance
is to "help ensure through relationship and education that rental housing in the
City is decent, safe, and sanitary and is operated and maintained as not to
become a nuisance to the neighborhood or to become an influence that fosters
blight and deterioration or creates a disincentive to reinvest in the community."
The ordinance is administered by the City of Apple Valley Police Department.
Other communities have focused their efforts on property maintenance
ordinances rather than rental licensing. These ordinances typically address
property appearance issues such as parking, structure appearance and other
maintenance. These ordinances generally apply to all residential properties,
and do not address rental units specifically. Mendota Heights has adopted such
an ordinance.
Each of the various approaches has advantages, disadvantages and a different
impact on the City's resources. The Council may recall receiving a similar table
before. We have added a category based on our additional research. The table
below is an attempt to identify each of these factors.
Model Advantages Disadvantages Impacts
Full-Scale . Inventory and track rental units . Requires additional . Requires additional staff
. Health and safety: Inspections enforcement and or contract with another
ensure units are maintained administration city or private agency
properly . Start-up costs . A Housing Board of
. Occupancy can be controlled and associated with Appeals would be
monitored based on size of unit tracking all rental units required to handle
. Helps to address other issues . Costs to landlords appeals and
associated with rental properties . City may play interpretation questions
(e.g., noise and parking) ombudsmen role . Requires new ordinance
. Proactive approach between tenants and
landlords
. Not likely to be
financially self-
supporting
Hybrid . Inventory and track rental units . Reactive approach . Requires new ordinance
. Ordinance in place to address . Start-up costs . A Housing Board of
issues that may occur associated with Appeals would be
. Enforcement based on a tracking all rental units required to handle
complaint basis . City may play appeals and
. Little or no cost to landlords ombudsmen role interpretation questions
between tenants and
landlords
. Not likely to be self-
supporting
Rental . Inventory and track rental units . Start-up costs . Requires new ordinance
Reg istration . Little or no cost to landlords associated with
Only . Focus on education and building tracking all rental units
relationships with landlords . Not likely to be self-
supporting
Property . Addresses cosmetic and exterior . Does not track or . Requires adoption of a
Maintenance issues inventory rental units property maintenance
Only . Requires little additional . Does not address ordinance
enforcement issues specific to rental
. No additional staff required properties
. No cost to property owner . Reactive approach
. Applies to all properties, not just
rental units
Maintain the . No additional costs to City . Does not track or . No impact to City
Status Quo . No new ordinance required inventory rental units
. Does not address
issues specific to rental
properties
. Reactive approach
City staff also met with Lisa Peilen, Minnesota Multi Housing Association Director
of Municipal Affairs, to discuss the resources her organization might be able to
offer. The Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA) is a trade organization
representing landlords and property managers. The MHA focuses on public policy
leadership, educational opportunities, communications and marketing for its
members. The MHA will also work with cities, at their request, to develop rental
housing ordinances.
Based on her knowledge and experience, Ms. Peilen indicated license fees do not
generally cover the cost of inspection programs. Rental ordinances also do not
address vacant property issues. She also noted landlords can hire a screening
firm to review rental applications and charge the fee to the applicant.
ISSUES:
The major issue in adopting any sort of rental ordinance is the cost of
administration. Adoption of a full-scale ordinance will require additional staff, and
will unlikely be financially self-supporting. Establishment of a fee to support the
program would probably be prohibitive.
The second issue in establishing a rental licensing and inspections program is
determining the goal of this program. For example, if the goal is simply to track
the number of rental units, a simpler registration program might be most effective.
If the goal is to maintain the appearance of rental units, the Council might want to
consider adoption of a property maintenance ordinance. A full-scale rental
certification and inspection program is appropriate if the goal of the program is to
make sure the rental properties are maintained in a healthy and safe manner, and
to direct the conduct of the tenants.
The Council may wish to start this program on a smaller scale and initiate a rental
registration program similar to the Apple Valley program (see attached). This
program requires registration only at no cost, and focuses on education and
outreach. We can utilize the education materials offered by MHA for the
education component. The list of contacts provided by the registration will be
useful to the City's existing Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.
There are a number of potential advantages and disadvantages to starting with a
registration only program.
Advantaaes
· Low cost to taxpayers
· Simple - Ordinance changes limited to registration requirements
· Provides information that may be necessary for future program expansion
· Provides modest education materials
· Assists Police Department crime prevention efforts
· Establishes a relationship between the City and the owners/managers of rental
units
. No cost to users
Disadvantaaes
· Does not address health, safety or aesthetic issues
· Reactive instead of proactive
· Does not address tenant background questions
· No resources for enforcement
. No inspections
· No dispute resolution
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Reviewed ru.
Frank Boyles, City
The overall costs of a change will depend on the program chosen by the City.
Should the City Council choose to enact a full-scale program, an additional staff
person to administer the program, conduct inspections, and so forth will be
necessary. We estimate the cost of an additional full-time staff person at a
minimum of $90,000 per year (salary plus benefits). This would place the fee for a
rental certificate at a minimum of $90 per unit. An additional inspector would have
the crossover benefit of additional code enforcement, but the cost does not
include additional police time that may need to be spent on such a program.
The Council has the following alternatives:
1. Direct staff to prepare an ordinance requiring registration of residential units.
2. Do nothing.
3. Other action as directed by Council.
As per the City Council's discussion.
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January 5, 2009
MOTION BY MILLAR, SECONDED BY LEMAIR TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 09.014 APPROVING
COUNTY ROAD 83 RECONSTRUCTION LAYOUT.
VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Erickson, Hedberg, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried.
Consider Approval of a Report Regarding Alternate Energy Sources.
Community Development and Natural Resources Director Parr described technologies for altemate
energy sources of biomass, solar, geothermal and wind. Explained costs associated with implementation
of those various energy sources and proposed a City strategy for becoming aware, demonstrating and im-
plementing alternate sources.
Comments:
LeMair: Commented that the information in the report is valuable and believes the geothermal, solar and
wind energy sources are worth pursuing in some form. Stated the City cannot spend money on any of
these right now, but should continue to leam and discover ways to use opportunities in the future.
Erickson: Commented on the benefits of the various technologies. Suggested that passive solar energy
should be researched also. Agreed with LeMair that it is not time to implement any of the technologies, but
could educate residents on how to become more efficient.
Hedberg: Asked how much electricity will be used by the city when the water treatment plant goes into
operation.
Parr: Replied that information is not gathered now, but audits on the City buildings have been proposed.
Hedberg: Thinks a wind turbine may be a good investment. Agrees that this is not the time for an invest-
ment that is not in our Capital Improvement Program, but research, prioritizing and conducting feasibility
studies could begin. There may be opportunities the City may find attractive to include in our CIP. Rec-
ommended that monitoring should lead to serious evaluation and preliminary feasibility planning so oppor-
tunities can be evaluated over the next twelve months.
Parr: Noted that her resources advised that there will be future opportunities that will be cost effective.
Hedberg: Stated that the City's planning cycle is five to seven years for programming feasibility studies,
learning specifications and identifying financing.
Millar: Reviewed increased fuel costs for the City. Believes the City should be more aggressive in formu-
lating a program and should conduct an energy audit and cost comparisons. Wondered if financing would
be available with the upcoming federal economic programs and proposed that the City should be ready in
the event money will be available. Stated his vision is for the City to be energy independent.
Haugen: Believes the City has an opportunity to do more in auditing energy costs and usage as well as to
provide leadership for residents to conduct energy audits which could impact individual budgets. Believes
we should examine energy usage (conservation techniques) in addition to energy sources (supply).
MOTION BY MilLAR, SECONDED BY HEDBERG TO ACCEPT THE REPORT REGARDING
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES.
VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Erickson, Hedberg, LeMair and Millar. The motion carried.
Consider Approval of a Report on Rental Licensing and Inspection Programs.
Building and Transportation Services Director Kansler explained that the City has ordinances in place
that deal with maintenance of properties and also participates in the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.
Described various programs that could be adopted and compared the programs explaining advantages,
disadvantages and impacts of each approach. Suggested that consideration should be given to whom the
program applies, what should be accomplished and whether a program should be self sustaining.
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Comments
leMair: Stated he has heard no complaints. Believes the foreclosure market has forced people to rent
out properties rather than sell them which has brought attention to this issue, but does not believe there is a
significant problem and no more programs should be brought on line nor should work be created for addi-
tional staff at this time. Expressed concem about having a building inspector go into properties to inspect
concerns that are no different than concerns held with personal homes. Believes it would drive up the cost
of housing and renting and may not be enforceable.
Erickson: Stated he is a landlord and is subject to such regulation in other communities. Believes a pro-
gram can be self-sustaining and would not increase rent significantly. Thinks an annual inspection should
include checking to see that the facility is not deteriorating the neighborhood. Every time a house is sold,
the probability of it becoming a rental is greater and greater. A rental inspection program would have ad-
vantages of maintaining neighborhoods, eliminating overcrowding in houses, and keeping homes safe to
live in. Believes a program should be proactive. Whether the program is operated by staff or contract could
be determined by staff.
Millar: Concurred with Erickson. Suggested a rental inspection program's primary goal could be to check
for code violations and safety issues to protect both the landlord and the tenant. Agrees the program
should be self sustaining and the costs would not be a burden to the landlord. City should not act as om-
budsman between landlord and tenant. Believes a program should be limited to code violations, safety and
maintenance issues.
Hedberg: Believes there will be more rental units in Prior Lake and the City should do something to ad-
dress problems before they arise. Does not favor a full-scale licensing program, but rather something that
has tenants and landlords knowing their rights and responsibilities with a mechanism for dispute resolution.
The landlord would be attesting to meeting City-defined standards. Invited Lisa Peilen, Director of Munici-
pal Affairs for the Minnesota Multi Housing Association, to introduce herself and her organization.
Peilen: Indicated the MMHA is a non-profit trade association consisting of rental property owners and
managers. Stated she works with city councils to educate members to be the best and most professional
property owners that they can be. Requested to be part of the process the City undertakes to decide what
to do.
Hedberg: Believes the City should take "baby" steps rather than grand steps in terms of inspections and
enforcement.
Haugen: Not certain there is a problem now, but there may be in the future. Believes the City should pro-
ceed slowly since complaints are few and there seems to be no reason to create mandates at this time.
Believes that tracking, monitoring and inspecting is not needed at this time.
Erickson: Stated he has observed the kinds of problems that can occur and believes there should be an
inspection program for residential rentals. Suggested that it applies to the public safety element of the
2030 Vision and Strategic Plan.
Millar: Reiterated his belief that tenants need protection from code violations for safety reasons and it is
important to inspect rental properties.
leMair: Asked about individual privacy.
Millar: Replied that a landlord has the right to inspect property.
Hedberg: Agreed the City should do something believing there are a number of vacant homes and a large
proportion of those homes will become rental properties before they are privately owned again. Stated he is
mindful of the "big brother" government concerns and agrees the City should be cautious in that regard.
Favors a licensing process that ensures that tenants get a statement that the landlord has attested to meet-
ing standards and a mechanism to assure that neither landlords nor tenants are being taken advantage of.
Haugen: Asked if that is perceived as a registration.
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Hedberg: Replied it should be more than registration, but not a full housing inspection. A license could
certify that a landlord is meeting standards and a fee should be involved for the program to be self sustain-
ing.
Haugen: Asked how rental properties should be different from privately owned properties that are deterio-
rating or have problems. Suggested the City cannot regulate the inadequacy of a property owner.
Hedberg: Commented there is ordinance to deal with dangerous properties.
Haugen: Believes rental properties can be handled with the same mechanism.
Hedberg: Reiterated his concern that the City is entering a period where people who did not expect to be
either renters or landlords will have to deal with those circumstances. Does not perceive the problem to be
with rental units, but rather the single family homes that are going to be rental properties for a number of
years before they transition back to being family owned.
LeMalr: Stated there is ordinance in place to take care of properties that are blighted and it is not the
Council's responsibility to know what is going on inside people's homes. Asked why houses should be any
different from businesses that rent.
Millar: Suggested that the City take a look at what it can do and that a program has to pay for itself. Be-
lieves the City needs to recognize that there are problems out there.
LeMair: Replied that the Council has no examples of the problems or factual information about what per-
centage of fires, or crimes or blighted are rental units.
Millar: Stated he is speaking from his experience of being a long-term landlord and knowing what comes
with the turf. Believes licensing should become the norm.
Haugen: Acknowledged there are problems in some markets and agreed that there is not factual evi-
dence of problems here. Understands there could be a problem in the future and questioned whether it is
critical to take significant steps now.
Hedberg: Stated he would like to direct staff to conduct further research about vacant houses and foreclo-
sures. Does not think there is problem with multi-family units. Commented on the many vacant homes
several months ago when he was out campaigning. Believes a licensing program would make sense
where a landlord attests they have met standards and that information is provided to tenants along with a
process for resolving and problems.
Erickson: Noted that the Council is being asked to determine specific goals.
Hedberg: Suggested the goals should be to ensure that both tenants and landlords know rights and re-
sponsibilities, and attest to that, and dispute resolution provided.
Haugen: Asked how the City could make certain that every rental property in the community would con-
form. Believes it would be impossible to enforce expressing the difficulty that exists in implementing current
ordinance.
Hedberg: Replied that tenants would know if something is not in place in their unit and would be an inter-
ested party to bring up any deficiencies.
Haugen: Believes it would be a huge task to learn how many rental units and renters there are in the
community. Questioned how that information could be gathered without incurring a significant effort and
cost to get to that.
Hedberg: Replied he is suggesting a variation of the proposed hybrid version of a licensing program which
includes a mechanism for what it would cost.
Millar: Suggested the staff may be able to draw on resources of Peilen and the MMHA.
Pace: Noted there are also tenant's rights programs that can be a resource.
Peilen: Stated that MMHA represents property owners and managers and the single biggest category is
independent owners who own 20 units or less. Stated there are not many members who are single family
home rentals. Stated that MMHA has a hot line that answers tenant questions or property owner questions.
Referred to a publication by the Minnesota Attomey General called "Landlord and Tenant Rights and Re-
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sponsibilities" which outlines frequently asked questions and answers and has a reference guide to anum.
ber of organizations. Will send copies to each council member.
MOTION BY HEDBERG, SECONDED BY MILLAR TO DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH MS. PEILEN
AND THE MMHA TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT OTHER CITIES DO, WHAT
ALTERNATIVES THERE ARE AND WHAT THE COMPLICATIONS ARE; AND BRING A REPORT BACK
TO THE COUNCIL AT THE FIRST MEETING IN MARCH.
VOTE: Ayes by Haugen, Erickson, Hedberg and Millar. LeMair opposed. The motion carried.
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No comments were offered.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further comments from Council members, a motion to adjoum was made by Millar and seconded
by LeMair. With all in favor, the meeting adjourned at 10:54 p.m.
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iTITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 122: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY
Apple Vallev Code of Ordinances
CHAPTER 122: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY
Section
122.01 Purpose
122.02 Defmitions
122.03 Applicability; scope
122.04 Rental manager required
122.05 Registration
122.06 Registration fees
122.99 Violation
~ 122.01 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the community at large, and the
residents of residential rental properties in the city. The purpose of this chapter is also to ensure that rental housing in
the city is decent, safe and sanitary, and is so operated and maintained as not to become a nuisance to the neighborhood
or an influence that fosters blight and deterioration, or does not create a disincentive to reinvest in the community. The
operation of residential rental properties is a business enterprise that entails certain responsibilities. Owners and
operators are responsible for taking such reasonable steps as are necessary to ensure that the citizens of the city who
occupy such rental properties may pursue the quiet enjoyment of the normal activities oflife in their surroundings that
are: safe, secure and sanitary; free from noise, nuisances or annoyances; and free from conditions that endanger the
health or safety of persons, and the security of property.
(Ord. 826, passed 11-20-07)
~ 122.02 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following defmitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a
different meaning.
APARTMENT BUILDING. A multi-family building containing dwelling units in a stacked configuration, having
common walls and floors/ceilings.
APPLICANT. The natural person completing the registration form prescribed herein.
DWELLING UNIT. A single unit providing a living space delineated by partitions of any kind for one or more
persons.
MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. A building with any dwelling joined to another dwelling at one or more
sides by a party wall or walls, including apartments, townhomes, twinhomes, duplexes or quadhomes.
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RENTAL MANAGER. Any natural person who has been delegated by the residential rental property owner the
charge, care or control of a residential rental property, and is able to respond in person to issues related to the
residential rental property.
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY. Any building, or one or more portions thereof, occupied or intended to be
occupied for residential purposes by a residential tenant.
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY O\\'NER. Any person or entity owning residential rental property within
the city.
RESIDENTIAL TENANT. A person who does not own, but occupies a dwelling for residential purposes, for
payment of a fee or other compensation to the owner, under a lease or contract, written or verbal.
(Ord. 826, passed 11-20-07)
~ 122.03 APPLICABILITY; SCOPE.
This chapter applies to any dwelling, and any dwelling unit therein, that is a residential rental property as defined
herein, including garages, storage buildings and appurtenances. This chapter does not apply to Minnesota Department
of Health-licensed rest homes, convalescent care facilities, group homes and nursing homes; hotels, motels; and
owner-occupied units or condominium units.
(Ord. 826, passed 11-20-07)
~ 122.04 RENTAL MANAGER REQUIRED.
(A) Each residential rental property owner shall appoint a rental manager upon whom the city may lawfully serve
notices pertaining to the administration of this or any other chapter of the city code or state or federal law, service of
which shall be as effective as if made upon such residential rental property owner.
(B) The residential rental property owner may serve as the rental manager, provided all requirements of a rental
manager prescribed within this chapter are met by the residential rental property owner.
(Ord. 826, passed 11-20-07) Penalty. see 8 10.99
~ 122.05 REGISTRATION.
(A) All residential rental properties shall be registered with the city by either the residential rental property owner
or rental manager. Registration of each residential rental property shall be made on a separate form provided by the
city, and shall include the following information:
(1) The name, address and telephone number ofthe residential rental property owner and rental manager(s);
(2) The name, address and telephone nwnber ofthe natural person completing the registration form;
(3) The address of the residential rental property. In the case of an apartment building, the applicant shall
provide the address and name for the building, as well as the number of dwelling units contained therein;
(4) Whether or not the residential rental property owner or rental manager conducts a criminal background
check on each and every residential tenant;
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(5) Whether a written lease exists for the residential rental property and each unit dwelling thereon; and
(6) Whether a written lease addendum commonly known as a "Drug FreeiCrime Free Lease Addendum" exists
for each and every written lease.
(B) Upon completion of the registration form, the city shall issue to the registrant a certificate of registration as
proof of the registration. Certificates of registration shall be non-transferable and state the following: the date of
issuance; the address ofthe residential rental property and the name, if an apartment building, of the residential rental
property owner; the name(s) of the rental manager(s); and the number of dwelling units located within the residential
rental property. Within 30 days of a transfer of ownership, change in rental manager, change in the number of rental
units, or change in dwelling occupancy from owner occupancy to rental tenant occupancy, the residential rental
property owner or rental manager shall complete and submit a registration form for each and every residential rental
property affected by the transfer or change.
(C) A residential rental property owner owning residential rental property at the time of the adoption of this
chapter shall have 180 days from its effective date to comply with the registration provisions contained therein.
(Ord. 826, passed 11-20-07) Penaltv. see S 10.99
~ 122.06 REGISTRATION FEES.
The fee for registration shall be set forth in the appendix to Chapter 35 of this code. The registration fee shall be
paid at the time the registration form is submitted to the city.
(Ord. 826, passed 11-20-07)
~ 122.99 VIOLATION.
(A) It is unlawful for any person to provide false information on the prescribed registration form.
(B) It is unlawful for any person or entity to operate or cause to be operated any property as a residential rental
property without first registering with the city as set forth herein.
(Ord. 826, passed 11-20-07) Penaltv. see S 10.99
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City of Apple Valley
7100 147th S1. W
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Telephone: (952} 953-2500
Fax: (952} 953-2515
Rental Property Registration Form
Dear Rental Property Owner,
Pursuant to Apple Valley Cly Ordinance ~ 122, "Residential Rental Property" either a residential rental property owner or rental manager shall register all
residential rental properties with the City of Apple Valey. In the case of a transfer of ownership or change in rental manager or change in the nUnDer of
rental unlls or change In dwelling occupancy from owner occupancy to rental tenant occupancy the residential rental property owner or rental property
manager shall complete and submit a registration form for each and every residential rental property affected by the transfer.
Please complete one registration form for each residential rental property address.
Check one of the following that applies:
Requirement to update Information. Within thirty (30} days of the transfer of ownership or change in rental manager or change in the number of rental
units or change In the dwellng occupancy from owner occupancy to rental tenant occupancy the residential rental property owner or rental manager shal
complete and submit a reglstmtlon form for each and every residential rental property affected by the transfer.
r New Rental Registration r Change of (Miner
r Change of Address/Phone r Change in Number of Units
r Change of Rental Manager
r Change from Owner Occupancy to Rental Tenant Occupancy
I. Person Completing Registration Form
Rrst Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Street:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Mobile Phone:
E-Mail Address:
II. Property Information
Legal Address of Property:
Number:
Street:
City:
State:
Zip:
Number of Rental Units:
Apartment Building Name:
III. Property Owner
Name (If owner is a natural person:
Rrst Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Name (if owner is a business:
Company Name:
Legal Address:
Street:
City:
State:
Zip:
Owner Phone:
E-Mail Address:
IV. Rental Manager
A rental manager is any natural person who has been delegated by the residential rental property owner the charge, care or control of a residential rental
property and is able to respond in-person to issues related to the residential rental property. A RENTAL MANAGER IS REQUIRED. Each residential rental
property owner shall appoint a rental manager upon whom the City may lawfully serve notices pertaining to the administration of this or any other Chapter of
the City Code or state or federal law. service of which shall be as effective as if made upon such residential renlal property owner. The residentiall'l'll\lal
property owner may serve as the rental manager, provided all requirements of a rental manager prescribed within Apple Valley City Ordinance ~122 are met
by the rasidential rental property owner.
First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Street:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Mobile Phone:
E-Mail Address:
V. Questions
My person providing false information on the prescribed registration form shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to fine.
A. Does the residential property owner or rental manager conduct a criminal background check on each and every
residential tenant?
ryes
r No
B. Does a written lease exist for each and every residential rental property and unit
dwelling thereon?
ryes
r No
C. Does a written lease addendum commonly known as a "Drug Free/Crime Free Lease Addendum" exist for each and every
written lease?
ryes
r No
V. Instructions
After completing this form in its entirety, submit it either electronically or by mail or in person at:
City of Apple Valley
ATTN: Rental Registration
71 00 1471h Street West
Apple Valley, MN 55124