Apple Valley, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 122 (2026) § 122.05
REGISTRATION
Operative Text
(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 of the residential rental property owner and rental manager(s); (2) The name, address and telephone number of the 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; (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 Free/Crime 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 of the 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) Penalty, see § 10.99
Apple Valley Ch. 122 § 122.05 requires that every residential rental property in the city be registered with Apple Valley by the property owner or rental manager using a city-provided form. The registration must capture identifying information about the owner, manager, and property, along with disclosures about criminal background check practices, written leases, and any Drug Free/Crime Free Lease Addendum. Once registered, the city issues a non-transferable certificate of registration, which must be updated within 30 days whenever ownership, management, unit count, or occupancy status changes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Apple Valley Ch. 122 § 122.05, compliant operators register each rental property separately using the city's official form, disclosing owner and manager contact details, property address, unit count, and lease-related practices. A certificate of registration is issued upon completion and must be kept current — operators generally submit a new registration form within 30 days of any ownership transfer, management change, unit count change, or shift from owner-occupied to tenant-occupied status. Properties already in operation when the chapter was adopted had 180 days from its effective date to come into compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Apple Valley Ch. 122 § 122.05 establishes a public registration system for residential rental properties, meaning tenants can be aware that their landlord or rental manager is expected to have a valid, city-issued certificate of registration on file. If a property appears to be unregistered or the certificate is outdated following a change in ownership or management, tenants may contact the City of Apple Valley to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand what registration records may reveal and what options exist if a property is found to be out of compliance with § 122.05.
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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