Marshall, Minn., Mun. Code art. 18-VIII (2026) § 18-142
Transfer Of Property
Operative Text
Every new owner of a rental unit, whether fee owner or contract purchaser, shall furnish to the City the new owner’s name, physical and mailing address, telephone number, email address and fax number, if one (and the name, address ,telephone number, email and fax number, if one, 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 required of the new ownerduring 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 Ordinance and any violations of health, zoning, fire or safety codes of the City. If any change in the type of occupancy as originally registered is contemplated by the new owner, a new registration application will be required. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 24-003 on 2/13/2024
Marshall Art. 18-VIII Residential Rental Code § 18-142 establishes what happens to rental property registration when ownership changes hands. Any new owner—whether a fee owner or contract purchaser—must provide their contact information (and that of any designated local property manager) to the City before taking possession of the property at closing. No new registration fee is owed in the year possession is transferred, as long as the prior owner was current on fees and in compliance with the Ordinance and applicable health, zoning, fire, and safety codes; however, 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 Marshall Art. 18-VIII § 18-142, compliant new owners—whether acquiring a property as a fee owner or contract purchaser—submit their full contact details and those of any designated local property manager to the City before the closing date when possession transfers. Operators generally confirm ahead of closing that the prior owner has paid all outstanding registration fees and resolved any code violations, since that prior compliance is what allows the new owner to avoid a new registration fee in the transfer year. If a change in occupancy type is planned, a new registration application is filed before or at the time of that change.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Marshall Art. 18-VIII § 18-142 means that when a rental property changes ownership, the new owner is required to register with the City before taking possession—giving tenants and the City a clear record of who is responsible for the property. If a new owner has not properly registered or has changed the occupancy type without filing a new registration application, tenants may have grounds to raise that non-compliance with the City. Tenants who have questions about whether their building's ownership transfer was properly handled can contact the City of Marshall directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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