Apple Valley, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 122 (2026) § 122.03
APPLICABILITY; SCOPE
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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. This chapter does not apply to, and registration hereunder does not authorize any dwelling or any portion thereof to be used or allowed to be used as a rental unit for any period less than 30 consecutive days. It is prohibited under the city’s zoning regulations set forth elsewhere in this code to rent a dwelling or any portion thereof for payment of a fee of other compensation to the owner, under a lease or contract, written or verbal, for any period less than 30 consecutive days. (Ord. 826, passed 11-20-07; Am. Ord. 1120, passed 6-8-23)
Apple Valley Ch. 122 § 122.03 defines which properties fall under the city's residential rental registration requirements. The chapter covers dwellings and their units, including garages, storage buildings, and appurtenances, but explicitly excludes licensed rest homes, convalescent care facilities, group homes, nursing homes, hotels, motels, owner-occupied units, and condominiums. Critically, the provision also prohibits renting any dwelling or portion of a dwelling for fewer than 30 consecutive days — a restriction rooted in the city's zoning regulations — and registration under this chapter does not authorize such short-term use.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Apple Valley should confirm whether their rental properties fall within the scope of Ch. 122 § 122.03 before proceeding with registration. Compliant operators generally ensure that all rental agreements — whether written or verbal — cover periods of at least 30 consecutive days, as renting for shorter periods is prohibited under the city's zoning code regardless of registration status. Properties such as owner-occupied units, condominiums, and licensed care facilities are exempt from this chapter's requirements, so operators of those property types typically verify their exempt status before assuming registration obligations apply.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Apple Valley Ch. 122 § 122.03, tenants renting a dwelling or unit covered by this chapter have the assurance that the city's residential rental framework is intended to apply to their housing. If a tenant believes a landlord is operating a rental arrangement that violates the 30-consecutive-day minimum — for example, by structuring leases in ways that circumvent this floor — that may constitute a zoning violation under the city's code. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit is properly covered or whether a landlord's practices conflict with § 122.03 can consult local tenant-rights organizations or contact the city of Apple Valley directly for 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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