Hutchinson, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 122 (2026) § 122.06
TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
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Every new owner of a rental unit, whether fee owner or contract purchases, shall furnish to the City Administrator or his or her designee the new owner’s name, address, phone number and fax number and the name, address, phone number and fax number of the new owner’s designated local property manager before taking possession of the rental property upon closing the transaction. No new registration fee is to be required of the new owner during the year in which such possession takes place; provided that, the previous owner has paid all registration fees and has complied with all requirements of this chapter, state law and corrected any violations of health, zoning, fire or safety codes of the city or state law. If any change in the type of occupancy as originally registered is contemplated by the new owner, a new registration application will be required. (2004 Code, § 122.06) (Ord. 07-0482, passed 2-26-2008) Penalty, see § 122.99
Under Hutchinson Ch. 122 Rental Unit Registration § 122.06, when a rental property changes hands, the incoming owner must provide their contact information and the contact information of their designated local property manager to the City Administrator before taking possession. No new registration fee is owed in the year of transfer, as long as the prior owner paid all fees and resolved any outstanding code violations. If the new owner plans to change the type of occupancy from what was originally registered, a fresh registration application is required.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 122.06, a compliant new owner of a rental unit submits their name, address, phone number, fax number, and the same details for their designated local property manager to the City Administrator prior to closing and taking possession. Operators generally confirm that the previous owner has cleared all registration fees and corrected any health, zoning, fire, or safety code violations before relying on the fee-waiver provision for the transfer year. If any change in occupancy type is planned, a new registration application is filed before that change takes effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 122.06 establishes that new rental property owners must register their contact information and that of their local property manager with the City Administrator before taking possession, which means tenants should have a clear point of contact from the moment ownership transfers. If a new owner has not complied with these requirements, that non-compliance may be relevant to any disputes arising under Hutchinson Ch. 122, and tenants can inquire with the City Administrator's office about whether proper registration has occurred. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how registration requirements under § 122.06 connect to broader protections available under local and state law.
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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