Hutchinson, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 122 (2026) § 122.99
PENALTY
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Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter by doing any act or omitting to do any act which constitutes a breach of any section of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof by lawful authority, be punished by a fine not to exceed the maximum penalties for misdemeanor crimes, together with the costs of prosecution. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate punishable offense. No provision of this chapter designating the duties of any official or employee of the city shall be so construed as to make such official or employee liable for the penalty provided in this section because of failure to perform such duty, unless the intention of the City Council to impose such penalty on such official or employee is specifically and clearly express in this section creating the duty. All costs of prosecution will be assessed to the property owner. (2004 Code, § 122.99) (Ord. 07-0482, passed 2-26-2008)
Hutchinson Ch. 122 Rental Unit Registration § 122.99 establishes that anyone who violates any part of Chapter 122 — either by taking a prohibited action or failing to take a required one — can be convicted and fined up to the maximum penalty allowed for misdemeanor offenses under applicable law, plus prosecution costs. Importantly, each day a violation continues is treated as a separate offense, meaning fines can accumulate over time. City officials and employees are generally shielded from personal liability under this penalty provision unless the City Council has explicitly stated otherwise in the section creating their duty.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 122.99, property owners who fail to comply with any requirement of Hutchinson's Chapter 122 rental unit registration rules face misdemeanor-level fines that reset and accumulate on a daily basis, and all prosecution costs are assessed directly to the property owner. Operators who stay in compliance typically maintain current registrations, respond promptly to any notices of deficiency, and correct identified violations without delay to avoid the compounding effect of per-day penalties. Keeping thorough records of registration filings and any correspondence with the city is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 122.99 of Hutchinson's Chapter 122 signals that the city treats rental unit registration violations seriously enough to impose criminal-level fines on non-compliant property owners, with costs accumulating each day a violation persists. Tenants who believe their landlord is operating in violation of Chapter 122's registration requirements may consider contacting the relevant Hutchinson city authority to report the potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local Hutchinson ordinances can help residents understand what remedies or protections may be available in connection with an unregistered rental unit.
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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