Lakeville, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 9 (2026) § 9-9-4
RENTAL MANAGER REQUIRED
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A. Each residential rental property owner shall appoint a rental manager upon whom the city may lawfully serve notices pertaining to the administration of this or any other chapter of the city code or state or federal law, service of which shall be as effective as if made upon such residential rental property owner. B. The residential rental property owner may serve as the rental manager, provided all requirements of a rental manager prescribed within this chapter are met by the residential rental property owner. (Ord. 1084, 9-18-2023)
Under Lakeville Ch. 9 Rental Registration § 9-9-4, every residential rental property owner is required to designate a rental manager who can legally receive official notices on behalf of the property — covering this chapter, other city code provisions, and applicable state or federal law. Any notice served on the designated rental manager carries the same legal weight as if it had been delivered directly to the property owner. The owner is permitted to fill the rental manager role themselves, as long as they satisfy all the requirements that the chapter sets out for that position.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Lakeville Ch. 9 Rental Registration § 9-9-4 places the responsibility of designating a rental manager squarely on the property owner, making that designation a foundational compliance step. A compliant operator identifies and formally appoints a rental manager who meets all chapter requirements and ensures that person's contact information is current and accessible to the city. Owners who choose to serve as their own rental manager typically confirm they personally satisfy every requirement the chapter imposes on that role, since any official notice served on the rental manager is treated as legally effective against the owner.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lakeville Ch. 9 Rental Registration § 9-9-4 establishes that every rental property must have a designated rental manager capable of receiving official city, state, and federal notices — which means there should always be an identified, legally accountable point of contact associated with a rental property. Tenants who need to understand who is responsible for their building, or who are navigating a code-related concern, may find it useful to know that this designation is a city requirement. Local tenant-rights organizations or the city's code administration office can be resources for learning how to identify the rental manager on record for a specific property.
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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