Byron, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 114 (2026) § 114.08
FAILURE TO REGISTER
Operative Text
Every person required to register a dwelling, apartment, or rooming unit offered for rent under the provisions of this chapter and who fails to do so, or who allows the property to be occupied when the registration certificate or right to receive such a registration certificate is revoked or suspended, shall be guilty of a violation of this code. Each day that a property is rented out without a valid rental registration certificate on file for that property is a separate violation. A violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $1,000, 90 days in jail or both. (Ord. 114, passed 6-25-08)
Byron Ch. 114 Crime Free Rental Housing § 114.08 establishes that any person who is required to register a rental dwelling, apartment, or rooming unit but fails to do so—or who allows a property to be occupied while its registration certificate is revoked or suspended—commits a violation of the municipal code. Each day the property is rented without a valid registration certificate on file counts as a separate, independent violation. The offense is classified as a misdemeanor, carrying potential penalties of up to $1,000 in fines, up to 90 days in jail, or both.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Byron Ch. 114 § 114.08, compliant rental property operators maintain a current, valid registration certificate for every dwelling, apartment, or rooming unit they offer for rent before allowing occupancy. Because each day of operation without a valid certificate constitutes a separate violation—with misdemeanor exposure of up to $1,000 and/or 90 days in jail per violation—operators generally track registration renewal deadlines carefully and ensure that any revoked or suspended certificate is reinstated before tenants occupy the unit. Keeping documentation of active registration on file for each property is a standard practice among operators seeking to remain in compliance with this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Byron Ch. 114 § 114.08 means that a landlord who rents a unit without a valid registration certificate, or while a certificate is revoked or suspended, is committing a misdemeanor violation of the local code—and each day of such rental is treated as a separate offense. Tenants who believe their unit may be unregistered or that a landlord's registration has been revoked or suspended can contact the City of Byron to inquire about the registration status of their rental property. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand how a landlord's failure to comply with § 114.08 might be relevant to 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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