Byron, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 114 (2026) § 114.12
DEFINITIONS
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For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. APPROPRIATE ACTION. That action which is a reasonable rental property owner would take based upon the facts and circumstances of each case so as to prevent a reoccurrence of the disorderly use. CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING or CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING PROGRAM. The program offered by the sheriff’s/police department and conducted according to nationally recognized standards. DISORDERLY or DISORDERLY USE. That conduct occurring on the “licensed premises” or “premises” which violates a provision of § 114.13 . LICENSE. A registration certificate or the right to receive a registration certificate as required by this chapter of the Byron Code of Ordinances. LICENSED PREMISES or PREMISES. The property owned, operated or managed by a rental property owner and shall refer to an individual unit within a multi-unit complex when applicable. LIVING UNIT. One room or rooms connected together, constituting a separate independent housekeeping establishment for owner occupancy, for rent or lease, and physically separated from any other rooms or dwelling units which may be in the same structure and containing independent cooking and sleeping facilities. RENTAL PROPERTY OWNER. One who holds the license or who is otherwise obligated to obtain and maintain the license as required by this chapter of the Byron Code of Ordinances. (Ord. 114, passed 6-25-08)
Byron Ch. 114 Crime Free Rental Housing § 114.12 establishes the key terms used throughout the Crime Free Rental Housing chapter. It defines concepts such as 'disorderly use,' 'licensed premises,' 'appropriate action,' and 'rental property owner' to provide a consistent framework for interpreting and applying the chapter's requirements. These definitions set the boundaries of who and what is covered by the ordinance, including what qualifies as a living unit and what obligations attach to a license.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Byron Ch. 114 § 114.12, a rental property owner is defined as anyone who holds or is required to obtain a license under the chapter, meaning the obligations of the ordinance attach broadly to those who own, operate, or manage rental property in Byron. Compliant operators familiarize themselves with how 'disorderly use' and 'appropriate action' are defined, since those terms directly shape what responses may be expected of them when conduct issues arise on licensed premises. Understanding that 'licensed premises' can refer to an individual unit within a multi-unit complex helps operators apply the chapter's requirements at the correct level of their property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Byron Ch. 114 § 114.12 defines the terms that govern how the rest of the Crime Free Rental Housing chapter is interpreted, including what counts as 'disorderly use' and what qualifies as 'licensed premises' or a 'living unit.' Tenants benefit from understanding these definitions because they establish the scope of conduct and property covered by the chapter's rules. Those with questions about how these definitions may affect their rental situation can consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full Byron Code of Ordinances for additional context.
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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