Long Lake, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. VII § 8-284
Registration
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(a) All residential rental properties shall be registered with the city. The residential rental property owner or rental manager is responsible for completing this registration. Registration of each residential rental property shall be made on a separate form provided by the city, and shall include the following information: (1) The name, address and telephone number of the residential rental property owner and rental manager(s); (2) The name, address and telephone number of the rental manager or residential rental property owner completing the registration form; (3) The address of the residential rental property. In the case of an apartment building, the applicant shall provide the address and name for the building, as well as, the number of dwelling units contained therein; (4) Whether or not the residential rental property owner or rental manager conducts a criminal background check on each and every rental tenant; (5) Whether a written lease exists for the residential rental property and each unit dwelling thereon; and (6) Whether a written lease addendum commonly known as a "Drug Free/Crime Free Lease Addendum" exists for each and every written lease. (b) Upon completion of the registration form, the city shall issue to the registrant a certificate of registration as proof of the registration. Certificates of registration shall be non-transferrable and state the following: date of issuance; address of the residential rental property; name, if an apartment building, of the residential rental property owner; name(s) of the rental manager(s); and number of dwelling units located within the residential rental property. In the event of a transfer of ownership, change in rental manager, change in the number of rental units, or change in dwelling occupancy from owner occupancy to rental tenant occupancy, the residential rental property owner or rental manager shall complete and submit a new registration form for each and every affected residential rental property within 30 days. The rental manager or residential rental property owner shall maintain and have readily available a current list of the tenants in each multiple residential building owned and/or managed by them. (c) A residential rental property owner owning residential rental property at the time of the adoption of this article shall have 180 days from its effective date to voluntarily comply with the registration provision contained herein.
Long Lake Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. VII § 8-284 establishes a mandatory registration system for all residential rental properties within the city. Each property must be registered separately using a city-provided form that captures ownership details, management contacts, property address, and information about lease practices and background check policies. Once registered, the city issues a non-transferable certificate of registration, which must be renewed whenever ownership, management, unit count, or occupancy status changes — with updates required within 30 days of any such change.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Long Lake Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. VII § 8-284, compliant residential rental property owners and managers register each property individually using the city's designated form, disclosing owner and manager contact information, property details, and lease and background-check practices. Upon registration, operators receive a certificate of registration and are expected to keep a current tenant list readily available for any multi-unit building they own or manage. When ownership transfers, a manager changes, unit counts shift, or a property transitions from owner-occupied to rental use, a new registration form is submitted for each affected property within the 30-day window the ordinance specifies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Long Lake Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. VII § 8-284 requires that the rental property where a tenant lives be registered with the city, and that the landlord or rental manager hold a valid, current certificate of registration. Tenants can ask to see whether their property has a current registration certificate, since the ordinance requires that certificate to be issued and that tenant lists be maintained. If a property appears to be unregistered or a certificate has not been updated after a change in ownership or management, tenants may contact the city of Long Lake directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
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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