Barnesville, Minn., Mun. Code doc-3891 (2026) § 150.046
DEFINITIONS
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For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. DWELLING. Any building, including a manufactured home (mobile home) as defined in M.S. § 327.31, Subd. 6, as it may be amended from time to time, which is intended to be used for living or sleeping by human occupants. RENTAL. The leasing of a rental unit to a non-owner for a fixed or non-fixed period of time, and shall include lease to buy, contract for deed, installment payments, purchases, and other similar arrangements whereby nonpayment of a periodic payment means the occupants may be evicted without the necessity of either a statutory mortgage foreclosure procedure, a statutory termination of contract for deed procedure, or a statutory repossession procedure. RENTAL UNIT. Any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and forming a single habitable unit. (Prior Code, § 3-0501, Subd. 2)
Section 150.046 of the Barnesville Rental Unit Registration and Regulations establishes the foundational definitions that govern the entire subchapter on rental unit registration. The term 'dwelling' covers any building—including manufactured or mobile homes—intended for human living or sleeping. 'Rental' is defined broadly to include not just traditional leases but also lease-to-buy arrangements, contracts for deed, and installment payment plans where missed payments can lead to eviction outside of standard foreclosure or repossession procedures. A 'rental unit' is any room or group of rooms within a dwelling that forms a single habitable space.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 150.046, property owners and managers should understand that the subchapter's requirements apply to a wide range of housing arrangements beyond conventional month-to-month or fixed-term leases. Operators using contract-for-deed, lease-to-buy, or installment payment structures are generally considered to be offering a 'rental' under this definition and are subject to the same registration and regulatory obligations. Compliant operators typically review all of their occupancy arrangements—including those involving manufactured or mobile homes—to confirm whether they fall within the scope of these definitions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 150.046 defines who and what is covered by Barnesville's rental regulations, and the definitions are intentionally broad. Tenants in non-traditional arrangements—such as contract-for-deed, lease-to-buy, or installment payment plans—may still qualify as renters under this subchapter, which could entitle them to the protections it provides. Individuals uncertain about whether their housing arrangement qualifies as a 'rental' under § 150.046 may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or local housing authority 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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