Albert Lea, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.033
Background check required
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The license holder shall provide the office of the development services department with any agent, manager and maintenance person's full name, date of birth, address and telephone number of such person, and required copy of background check, if required by Minn. Stats. § 299C.68. Whenever the agent, manager or maintenance person for a licensed property is changed, the license holder shall provide the office of the development services department with the required information within forty-eight (48) hours of such change.
Albert Lea Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.033 requires that rental property license holders submit identifying information — including full name, date of birth, address, and phone number — for any agent, manager, or maintenance person associated with a licensed property, along with a background check when mandated by Minnesota Statutes § 299C.68. This rule also establishes a 48-hour window within which updated information must be filed whenever personnel in those roles change. The provision is designed to keep the city's Development Services Department informed about who is responsible for managing and maintaining licensed rental properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Albert Lea Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.033, compliant license holders maintain current records with the Development Services Department for every agent, manager, and maintenance person connected to their licensed properties. When any of those personnel change, operators generally submit the required identifying details and any applicable background check documentation within 48 hours of the change. Keeping an internal tracking system for personnel transitions can help ensure the 48-hour reporting deadline is consistently met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albert Lea Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.033 establishes that the city is entitled to know who manages and maintains licensed rental properties, which can be relevant if tenants have concerns about unvetted individuals accessing their homes. Tenants who believe a landlord has failed to report personnel changes or submit required background checks may contact the Albert Lea Development Services Department to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand how this provision intersects with broader habitability and safety protections.
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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