Hoyt Lakes, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 153 (2026) § 153.02
DEFINITIONS
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For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. ADMINISTRATOR OR CITY ADMINISTRATOR. The Hoyt Lakes City Administrator, or the Deputy Hoyt Lakes City Clerk in the absence of the City Administrator, or such person as the City Administrator designates, in writing, to carry out the responsibilities of the City Administrator as provided by this chapter. DWELLING. Any building or other permanent or temporary structure, including a manufactured or mobile home which is wholly or partly used, or intended to be used, for living or sleeping by human occupants. LOCAL PROPERTY MANAGER. A natural person residing within 30 miles of the City of Hoyt Lakes who is authorized by the rental unit owner to make decisions for the owner about rental, occupancy and maintenance of the rental unit. REGISTRATION HOLDER. A person or entity to whom registration for a rental unit is issued under this chapter. RENT, LEASE, LET, or SUBLET. The leasing of a rental unit to a non-owner for a fixed or non-fixed period of time of more than 30 days, and shall include lease to buy, contract for deed, installment sales, purchases, and other similar arrangements whereby nonpayment of a periodic payment means the occupants may be evicted without the necessity of either a statutory mortgage foreclosure procedure, a statutory termination of contract for deed procedure, or a statutory repossession procedure. RENTAL UNIT/RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNIT. Any house, apartment, condominium, townhouse, room, or group of rooms, constituting or located within, a dwelling and forming a single habitable unit. SHALL and MUST. As used in this chapter are each mandatory. SHOULD and MAY. As used in this chapter are each permissive or directory. (Ord. 236, passed 11-28-2022)
Section 153.02 of Hoyt Lakes Ch. 153 establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout the city's long-term rental regulations. Key terms defined here include who qualifies as an "Administrator," what constitutes a "Dwelling" or "Rental Unit," and what activities fall under "Rent, Lease, Let, or Sublet" — notably covering arrangements like contract for deed and installment sales where nonpayment can trigger eviction outside standard foreclosure procedures. The definitions also clarify that "shall" and "must" carry mandatory force, while "should" and "may" are permissive, which shapes how all other provisions in the chapter are interpreted.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 153.02, operators of long-term rentals in Hoyt Lakes should be aware that the chapter's definitions broadly capture a range of occupancy arrangements beyond traditional leases, including contract-for-deed and installment sales. Compliant operators typically ensure that any designated Local Property Manager resides within 30 miles of Hoyt Lakes and is formally authorized to make decisions about rental, occupancy, and maintenance. Understanding that "shall" and "must" in this chapter impose mandatory obligations — not suggestions — helps operators recognize which requirements throughout Ch. 153 are non-negotiable.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 153.02 sets out the definitions that govern how Hoyt Lakes interprets its long-term rental rules, and those definitions can directly affect a tenant's rights. Notably, the broad definition of "Rent, Lease, Let, or Sublet" means that occupants in contract-for-deed or installment-sale arrangements may be covered by the chapter's protections, not just those in conventional leases. Tenants who believe a provision of Ch. 153 applies to their situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource to understand how these definitions interact with other requirements in the chapter.
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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