Marshall, Minn., Mun. Code art. 18-VIII (2026) § 18-153
Violations; Injunctive Relief
Operative Text
Nothing in this Ordinance prevents the City from taking enforcement action under any of its fire, housing, zoning, health, safety or other codes, ordinances, and State laws for violations thereof, or to seek injunctive relief and criminal prosecution for violations of any ordinance, code or law. Nothing contained in this Ordinance prevents the City from seeking injunctive relief against a property owner or designated property manager who fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this Ordinance or to obtain an order closing such rental units until violations of this particular Ordinance have been remedied by the property owner or designated property manager. Violation of this Ordinance is a misdemeanor. Violations include operation of a rental unit without proper registration and/or operation of a rental unit after revocation or suspension of registration. Each separate day on which a continuing violation occurs is a separate violation. Any written or oral agreement to rent or cause to be rented, leased or let, any Rental Unit that is in violation of this Ordinance is illegal as a matter of law. This chapter may also be enforced by injunction, abatement, mandamus, or any other appropriate remedy in any court of competent jurisdiction. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 24-003 on 2/13/2024
Marshall Art. 18-VIII § 18-153 establishes that violations of the Residential Rental Code are misdemeanors, with each day a violation continues counting as a separate offense. The City retains the authority to pursue enforcement through multiple channels, including injunctive relief, criminal prosecution, unit closures, and other legal remedies, in addition to any applicable fire, housing, zoning, health, or safety codes. Any rental agreement entered into while a unit is in violation of this Ordinance is considered illegal by operation of law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-153, compliant operators in Marshall maintain current registration for every rental unit and promptly address any code violations to avoid the compounding effect of per-day misdemeanor charges. Property owners and designated property managers should be aware that the City may seek court orders to close non-compliant units until violations are remedied, and that operating without proper registration—or after a registration has been revoked or suspended—is explicitly listed as a violation. Keeping registration records current and responding quickly to any notices of violation are practices generally associated with compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-153 of Marshall's Residential Rental Code provides that any rental agreement for a unit that is in violation of the Ordinance is illegal as a matter of law, which may have implications for tenants living in unregistered or otherwise non-compliant units. Tenants who believe their unit is being operated without proper registration, or after a registration suspension or revocation, may consider contacting the City of Marshall to inquire about enforcement options, including the City's authority to seek unit closures or injunctive relief. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain how this provision's misdemeanor and per-day violation structure may be relevant to a particular housing situation.
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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