Cottage Grove, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 15 (2026) § 3-15-17
NO WARRANTY BY CITY
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By enacting and undertaking to enforce this Chapter, neither the City nor its Council, agents or employees warrant or guaranty the safety, fitness, or suitability of any rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit in the City. Owners and occupants should take appropriate steps to protect their interests, health, safety, and welfare.
Cottage Grove Ch. 15 Rental Licensing § 3-15-17 establishes that the City's decision to create and enforce its rental licensing rules does not amount to a guarantee or warranty—by the City, its Council, or its staff—that any rental property is safe, fit, or suitable for habitation. The provision makes clear that regulatory oversight exists alongside, not in place of, the independent responsibilities of property owners and occupants. Enforcement of the Chapter does not create a government-backed assurance of any particular housing condition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Cottage Grove Ch. 15 Rental Licensing § 3-15-17, compliant property owners understand that obtaining a rental license and passing inspections does not shift liability for habitability or safety onto the City. Operators generally maintain properties to applicable standards on their own initiative, recognizing that the City's enforcement role carries no warranty of fitness. Keeping thorough maintenance records and addressing deficiencies proactively reflects the independent responsibility this provision places on owners.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Cottage Grove Ch. 15 Rental Licensing § 3-15-17 makes clear that the City's rental licensing program does not guarantee that a licensed unit is safe or suitable to live in. Tenants retain their own interests in evaluating housing conditions and are not protected by any implied City warranty simply because a unit is licensed. General enforcement paths—such as contacting the City's licensing or code enforcement office, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or reviewing other provisions of Ch. 15—remain available for addressing specific housing concerns.
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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