Cottage Grove, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 15 (2026) § 3-15-13
CONDUCT IN RENTAL DWELLING OR RENTAL DWELLING UNIT
Operative Text
It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to ensure that persons occupying a rental dwelling unit conduct themselves and cause their guests to conduct themselves in such a manner as not to cause the rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit to be disorderly. For the purposes of this Section, a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit is disorderly at any time that any of the following activities occur: A. Violation of Title 4, Chapter 7, “Noise”, of this Code; B. Violation of the laws relating to disorderly conduct, as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.72; C. Violation of the laws relating to the possession of controlled substances, as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 152.01; D. Violation of the laws relating to the sale of intoxicating liquor, as defined in Minnesota Statutes Sections 340A.701, 340A.702, or 340A.703; E. Violation of the laws relating to liquor and minors, as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 340A.503, subdivision 1; F. Violation of the laws relating to prostitution or acts relating to prostitution, as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.321, subdivision 9, Minnesota Statutes Section 609.322 or 609.324; G. Violation of the laws relating to the unlawful use or possession of a firearm in a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit, as defined in Minnesota Statutes Sections 609.66 through 609.672; H. Violation of the laws relating to assault, as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.224; I. Violation of the laws relating to contributing to the need for protection or services or delinquency of a minor, as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.378; J. Violation of Section 3-15-12 , “Maintenance Standards”, of this Chapter.
Cottage Grove Ch. 15 Rental Licensing § 3-15-13 establishes that a licensed rental property becomes legally 'disorderly' whenever certain prohibited activities occur on the premises, including noise violations, disorderly conduct, controlled substance possession, illegal liquor sales, prostitution, unlawful firearm use, assault, contributing to minor delinquency, or violations of the chapter's maintenance standards. The rule places the responsibility for preventing these conditions squarely on the license holder, not just the occupants themselves. It effectively links the behavior of tenants and their guests directly to the landlord's licensing obligations under Cottage Grove's rental licensing framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-15-13 of Cottage Grove's Rental Licensing chapter, compliant operators generally take proactive steps to address tenant and guest conduct that could render a unit or dwelling 'disorderly' as defined by the provision. This includes incorporating clear behavioral expectations into lease agreements that reference the enumerated prohibited activities—such as noise violations, controlled substance offenses, and assault—and responding promptly when such conduct is reported or observed. Because the licensee bears direct responsibility for ensuring orderly conduct, operators typically document incidents, communicate with tenants in writing, and take appropriate lease-enforcement steps when violations arise.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 3-15-13 of Cottage Grove Ch. 15 Rental Licensing defines specific conduct—ranging from noise violations and disorderly conduct to assault and maintenance standard failures—that can render a rental unit legally 'disorderly,' with the responsibility for preventing such conditions assigned to the landlord. Tenants should be aware that their own conduct and that of their guests can trigger licensing consequences for the property, which may in turn affect their tenancy. Tenants who believe a landlord is using this provision improperly, or who have concerns about how it is being applied, may wish to review the relevant Minnesota Statutes cited in the provision, contact the City of Cottage Grove directly, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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