Cambridge, Minn., City Code ch. 99 (2026) § 99.18
Assessment of Unpaid Administrative Penalties
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§99.18 ASSESSMENT OF UNPAID ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES Any unpaid administrative penalty for failure to comply with the provisions in this code may be assessed against the property in the manner set forth in §38.07 of the City Code.
Section 99.18 of the Cambridge, MN City Code establishes a mechanism for collecting unpaid administrative penalties that arise from violations of the Rental Housing Registration chapter. When a property owner fails to pay a penalty assessed under this chapter, the city may attach that debt to the property itself, following the assessment procedure outlined in §38.07 of the City Code. This means the unpaid amount can become a charge against the real property rather than remaining solely a personal obligation of the owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under §99.18, operators who receive administrative penalties for non-compliance with the Rental Housing Registration provisions (§§99.01–99.18) and leave those penalties unpaid risk having the debt assessed directly against their property through the process described in §38.07. Compliant operators generally resolve any assessed penalties promptly to avoid a property-level encumbrance that could affect title, sale, or financing. Keeping registration current and addressing any notices of violation quickly is the general practice that prevents penalties from reaching the assessment stage.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 99.18 signals that Cambridge takes enforcement of its Rental Housing Registration requirements seriously enough to allow unpaid landlord penalties to be attached to the property itself under §38.07. If a tenant believes their rental unit is out of compliance with the registration provisions of §§99.01–99.18, they may consider contacting the City of Cambridge to inquire about the property's registration status or any outstanding violations. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minnesota municipal code can help explain what options may be available when a landlord has unresolved administrative penalties.
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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