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Albert Lea, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.032

Proof of occupancy

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Operative Text

Albert Lea, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.032
Each rental license holder, or his agent, shall maintain proof of occupancy for each rental housing license. This register shall be reasonably available for examination by authorized law enforcement officers and fire officials and development services officials relating to an investigation, and shall contain the following information: (1)
The address of the dwelling unit;
(2) The number of bedrooms in the dwelling unit;
(3) The names of the current tenants of the dwelling unit; and
(4) The telephone numbers of the current tenants of the dwelling unit.
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Plain English

Albert Lea Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.032 requires that every rental license holder keep an occupancy register for each licensed rental unit. This register must include the unit's address, bedroom count, and the names and phone numbers of current tenants. The record must be reasonably accessible to authorized law enforcement, fire, and development services officials when they are conducting an investigation.

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For Property Managers

Under Albert Lea Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.032, compliant rental license holders maintain an up-to-date occupancy register for every licensed unit they operate. That register typically includes the unit address, number of bedrooms, and each current tenant's name and phone number. Operators generally keep this record organized and accessible so it can be produced promptly when authorized law enforcement, fire, or development services officials request it during an investigation.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Albert Lea Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.032 means that your landlord is required to keep a register that includes your name and phone number as a current tenant of the rental unit. This record is tied to the landlord's rental license obligations, not shared publicly, and is only available to authorized officials in connection with an investigation. Tenants who believe their landlord is not maintaining a proper rental license or required records may contact Albert Lea's development services office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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