Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.020
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The owner or manager of a structure, in which one or more dwelling units or rooming units are let or intended to be let, shall make application for a rental housing license prior to letting the unit, unless such unit is currently certified. An owner or manager of such structure shall not allow occupancy of such unit until the certification-inspection fee has been paid and a rental housing license has been issued. The code official or housing inspector may issue a temporary rental housing license not exceeding three months in duration in order to bring the unit into compliance with this chapter. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019)
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.020 establishes that any structure containing dwelling or rooming units offered for rent must hold a valid rental housing license before tenants move in. The owner or manager must apply for the license and pay the required certification-inspection fee before occupancy is permitted. A code official or housing inspector has the authority to issue a temporary license—lasting no more than three months—to give a property time to come into compliance with Chapter 113.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 113.020, compliant rental property operators in Dayton apply for a rental housing license before placing any unit on the market or allowing a new tenant to move in. They ensure the certification-inspection fee is paid and the license is in hand prior to occupancy, and they do not permit a unit to be occupied while the license is pending. When a unit needs time to meet Chapter 113 standards, operators may work with the code official or housing inspector to obtain a temporary license of up to three months while bringing the property into compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 113.020 of Dayton's rental housing code gives tenants a basis to know that their unit should have been licensed—and the inspection fee paid—before they were allowed to move in. If a unit lacks a current rental housing license, that may constitute a violation of Chapter 113 that can be raised with the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenants who believe their unit was occupied without proper licensing may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or consult with a legal aid provider to understand what options are available to them.
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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