Cambridge, Minn., City Code ch. 99 (2026) § 99.08
Registration Transfer
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§99.08 REGISTRATION TRANSFER Every new owner of residential rental property (whether a fee owner or contract purchaser) shall be required to furnish a new registration application to the City Administrator. No registration fees shall be required of the new owner in which the property is purchased provided the application is received within 30 days of the transfer, and the previous owner has paid all the associated fees, has complied with all requirements of this section, and has corrected any violations of the City Code or any other codes.
Under Cambridge, MN City Code § 99.08, whenever residential rental property changes hands — whether through a standard sale or a contract-for-deed arrangement — the incoming owner must submit a fresh registration application to the City Administrator. If that application arrives within 30 days of the ownership transfer and the prior owner had paid all fees, met all registration requirements, and resolved any code violations, no new registration fee is charged to the incoming owner. If those conditions are not met, the fee waiver does not apply.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 99.08, a compliant new owner of a Cambridge residential rental property — whether a fee owner or contract purchaser — submits a new registration application to the City Administrator promptly after closing. Operators who want to take advantage of the fee waiver ensure the application reaches the City within 30 days of the transfer date and confirm beforehand that the prior owner had paid all fees and cleared any outstanding code violations. Reviewing the seller's compliance history before closing is a common step taken by diligent property managers to avoid unexpected registration costs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 99.08 establishes that ownership of a rental property does not carry over the prior registration automatically — the new owner must file a fresh application with the City Administrator. Tenants can check with the City of Cambridge to confirm whether a new owner has properly registered the property after a sale or contract transfer, since registration is a baseline requirement under the Rental Housing Registration chapter (§§ 99.01–99.18). If a property appears to be operating without a valid registration following a transfer, tenants may raise that concern with the City Administrator or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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