Aurora, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 154 (2026) § 154.06
TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
Operative Text
Every new owner of a rental unit, whether fee owner or contract purchaser, shall furnish to the City Administrator the new owner's name, address, and phone number, and the name, address, and phone number of the new owner's designated local property manager before taking possession of the rental property upon closing of the transaction. No new registration fee is to be required of the new owner during the year in which such possession takes place, provided that the previous owner has paid all registration fees and has complied with all requirements of this chapter and any violations of health, zoning, fire, or safety codes of the city and county. If any change in the type of occupancy as originally registered is contemplated by the new owner, a new registration application will be required. (Ord. 97, passed 5-2-2023)
Aurora Ch. 154 Long Term Rentals § 154.06 establishes what must happen when a rental property changes hands. Before taking possession at closing, the new owner—whether a fee owner or contract purchaser—must provide the City Administrator with their own contact information and that of their designated local property manager. If the prior owner was current on all fees and code compliance, no new registration fee is owed for the remainder of that calendar year; however, if the new owner plans to change the type of occupancy from what was originally registered, a fresh registration application is required.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Aurora Ch. 154 Long Term Rentals § 154.06, compliant operators typically submit their name, address, phone number, and their designated local property manager's contact details to the City Administrator before the closing transaction is finalized. Operators also confirm whether the prior owner satisfied all registration fees and code requirements, since that status determines whether a new registration fee applies for the current year. If any change in occupancy type is planned, a new registration application is generally completed before or at the time of that change.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Aurora Ch. 154 Long Term Rentals § 154.06 means that when a rental property is sold or transferred, the new owner is required to register with the City Administrator before taking possession—giving tenants a point of contact for the incoming owner and their local property manager. If a new owner fails to register or attempts to change the occupancy type without filing a new registration application, that non-compliance may be relevant to any dispute about the property's status. Tenants who have concerns about whether a new owner has met these requirements can contact the Aurora City Administrator's office or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general 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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