Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.041
KITCHEN
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(A) Every dwelling unit shall have a room or portion of a room in which food may be prepared and/or cooked, which shall have adequate circulation area, and which shall be equipped with the following: (1) A kitchen sink that is in good working condition and properly connected to a water supply system which is approved by the appropriate authority and which provides at all times an adequate amount of heated and unheated running water under pressure, and which is connected to a sewer system approved by the city. Sinks shall be of nonabsorbent materials. (2) A stove, or similar device, for cooking food, and a refrigerator, or similar device, for the safe storage of food at temperatures less than 45°Fahrenheit but more than 32°Fahrenheit under ordinary maximum summer conditions, which are properly installed with all necessary connections for safe, sanitary and efficient operation; provided that such stove, refrigerator, and/or similar devices need not be installed when a dwelling unit is not occupied and when the occupant is expected to provide same on occupancy, and that sufficient space and adequate connections for the safe and efficient installation and operation of said stove, refrigerator and/or similar devices are provided. (3) Cooking shall not be permitted in any rooming unit or dormitory unit, and a cooking facility or cooking appliance shall not be permitted to be present in a rooming unit or dormitory unit. (B) All kitchen requirements will follow building code at the time of construction; if no codes were in effect, it will follow general construction practice at the time of construction. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019)
Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.041 requires every dwelling unit to include a designated food preparation area equipped with a functioning sink connected to both approved water and sewer systems, and either a stove and refrigerator (or equivalent devices) capable of safe food storage and cooking. The refrigerator or similar device must maintain temperatures below 45°F and above 32°F under typical summer conditions. Rooming units and dormitory units are explicitly prohibited from having cooking facilities or appliances of any kind.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.041, operators of rental dwelling units are generally expected to ensure that each unit's kitchen area contains a properly connected, nonabsorbent sink with both hot and cold running water under pressure, tied to city-approved water and sewer systems. Stoves and refrigerators must be installed and operational unless the unit is vacant and the incoming occupant has agreed to supply those appliances, in which case adequate space and connections must still be provided. Owners managing rooming houses or dormitory-style properties must ensure no cooking facilities or appliances are present in those units, as the provision draws a firm line between dwelling units and rooming or dormitory units.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.041 establishes that tenants in dwelling units are entitled to a kitchen area with a working sink supplying hot and cold pressurized water, along with a functioning stove and refrigerator (or equivalent) unless the lease arrangement placed responsibility for those appliances on the tenant. If a kitchen sink is broken, lacks hot water, or the refrigerator fails to maintain safe temperatures, these conditions may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet these standards may consider contacting the City of Dayton's code enforcement office, documenting the conditions in writing, or reaching out to 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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