Big Lake, Minn., Mun. Code § 915 (2026) § 915.06
Violations and Penalties
Operative Text
Subd. 1. Prohibited Acts. 1. For the purposes of this section, any of the following shall constitute a violation: a. Violation of Section 500 of this code relating to public nuisances, offenses, and other regulations; b. Violation of M.S. §§ 152.01 et seq., as they may be amended from time to time, relating to the possession of controlled substances; c. Violation of Section 400 of this code relating to intoxicating liquor; d. Violation of M.S. § 609.72, as it may be amended from time to time, relating to disorderly conduct; e. Violation of M.S. §§ 617.23 through 617.299, as they may be amended from time to time, relating to obscenity; f. Violation of M.S. §§ 609.221 through 609.224, as they may be amended from time to time, relating to assault; g. Violation of M.S. §§ 609.321 through 609.322, as they may be amended from time to time, relating to prostitution, solicitation, inducement, and sex trafficking; h. Violation of M.S. § 609.595, as it may be amended from time to time, relating to damage to property; i. Operating a single- or two-family rental unit without a single- or two-family rental license issued pursuant to this section; j. Giving or submitting false information on a registration application or any renewal thereof; or k. Occupying an unregistered single- or two-family rental unit if such unit is required to be registered under this section. 2. The City Administrator and/or his or her designee shall be responsible for enforcing this section of the Code. 3. If the City Administrator or his or her designee determines that a violation has occurred, written notice shall be sent to the owner of the single- or two-family rental unit. The first notice will outline the conduct in violation and steps to prevent future conduct. 4. If a second violation of this Code occurs within 12 months of the first violation for which a notice was sent, the City Administrator or his or her designee shall notify the owner in violation. The notification shall also request a written explanation of the behavior and a plan from the owner to prevent future misconduct. Within 30 days of receipt of the written notice from the City Administrator or his or her designee, the owner shall submit to the City Administrator a written plan of how to prevent future misconduct. 5. If a third violation of this Code occurs within 12 months of the second violation for which a notice was sent, the rental registration may be revoked or suspended pursuant to the procedures in subsection 915.05 Subd. 4 of this code. Subd. 2. Misdemeanor. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Big Lake Section 915 § 915.06 establishes a tiered violation-and-penalty framework for single- or two-family rental housing. A wide range of conduct qualifies as a violation, from operating without a rental license to committing offenses such as assault, disorderly conduct, or controlled-substance possession on the premises. The City Administrator enforces the rule through a progressive notice system: a first violation triggers a written warning, a second within 12 months requires the owner to submit a corrective plan, and a third within 12 months of the second can result in suspension or revocation of the rental registration. Separately, any person or entity that fails to comply with the section's provisions may be charged with a misdemeanor.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Big Lake Section 915 § 915.06, compliant rental operators maintain a valid single- or two-family rental license, submit accurate registration information, and take active steps to prevent prohibited conduct—such as nuisance activity, controlled-substance offenses, or assault—from occurring on their properties. When the City Administrator issues a first written notice of violation, operators generally respond promptly and document the corrective measures they have taken. If a second violation occurs within 12 months, operators are required to submit a written prevention plan to the City Administrator within 30 days of receiving notice; failing to address a pattern of violations can ultimately lead to registration suspension or revocation, and repeated non-compliance can expose the owner to misdemeanor liability.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Big Lake Section 915 § 915.06 protects tenants by requiring landlords to hold a valid rental license and to keep the property free from a range of serious violations, including nuisance conditions, assault, and controlled-substance offenses. If a tenant believes their unit is being operated without a proper license, or that prohibited conduct is occurring and the landlord is not addressing it, they may report concerns to the City Administrator or the City Administrator's designee, who is responsible for enforcement under this section. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand how a landlord's violation history—or a potential misdemeanor charge—might affect their housing situation.
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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