Fergus Falls, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 117 (2026) § 117.14
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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(A) Written agreement. The registration holder/manager shall sign a written agreement as part of the registration application. Said agreement shall include, but not be limited to: an acknowledgment of this chapter regarding rental licensing; the required rental property inspection conducted by a city inspector, and continued maintenance of the property in accordance to city codes; and that registrations may be revoked for failure to address tenant or property issues. (B) Background checks. Background checks shall be completed for any manager. The definition MANAGER also includes leasing agents, maintenance personnel and the like. The owner/manager shall also acknowledge and comply with the Kari Koskinen Manager Background Check Act, M.S. §§ 299C.66 to 299C.71, as they may be amended from time to time. (Ord. 86, Seventh Series, passed 10-7-2019)
Fergus Falls Ch. 117 Rental Units § 117.14 establishes two additional requirements for rental property registration holders. First, applicants must sign a written agreement acknowledging the city's rental licensing rules, the obligation to allow city inspections, ongoing code compliance, and the possibility of registration revocation for unresolved issues. Second, background checks are required for any manager—a term that extends to leasing agents, maintenance personnel, and similar roles—and operators must comply with Minnesota's Kari Koskinen Manager Background Check Act (M.S. §§ 299C.66–299C.71).
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Under Fergus Falls Ch. 117 § 117.14, compliant rental operators sign the required written agreement as part of their registration application, confirming awareness of licensing obligations, inspection requirements, and code maintenance duties. They also ensure that background checks are completed for all individuals who qualify as 'managers' under the ordinance, including leasing agents and maintenance staff, and they maintain compliance with the Kari Koskinen Manager Background Check Act. Keeping documentation of completed background checks and signed agreements on file supports ongoing compliance with the registration process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fergus Falls Ch. 117 § 117.14 provides tenants with some assurance that their landlord or property manager has signed a written agreement acknowledging city rental standards and that background checks have been conducted on management personnel under the Kari Koskinen Manager Background Check Act. If a landlord appears to be operating without a valid registration or has failed to meet these requirements, tenants may consider contacting the City of Fergus Falls to inquire about the property's registration status. Local tenant-rights organizations can also help tenants understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available when registration requirements are not being met.
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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