Mendota Heights, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 1301 (2026) § 3-5-4
CONDITIONS OF LICENSE
Operative Text
Dwelling unit rental licenses shall be issued subject to the following conditions: A. Tenant Register: The owner shall keep or cause to be kept, a current register of occupancy for each dwelling unit which shall be made available for viewing or copying by the city administrator as requested. Said register shall provide, at a minimum, the following information: 1. Address of dwelling unit. 2. Number of bedrooms in dwelling unit. 3. Number of adults and children (under 18 years of age) currently occupying or proposed to occupy the dwelling unit. B. Conduct On Licensed Premises: 1. Disorderly Conduct: It is the responsibility of the owner to see that persons occupying the licensed premises conduct themselves in such a manner so as not to cause the premises to be disorderly or constitute a nuisance. (Ord. 407, 4-4-2006)
Under Mendota Heights Ch. 1301 § 3-5-4, rental dwelling unit licenses come with two core conditions. First, property owners must maintain a current occupancy register for each unit—recording the address, bedroom count, and the number of adults and children living or expected to live there—and make it available to the city administrator upon request. Second, owners bear responsibility for ensuring that occupants of licensed premises do not engage in disorderly conduct or create a nuisance on the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Compliance with Mendota Heights Ch. 1301 § 3-5-4 generally means maintaining an up-to-date occupancy register for every rental unit, capturing the unit address, bedroom count, and current or anticipated occupant numbers broken down by adults and minors under 18. Operators typically keep this register in a format that can be readily shared with or copied by the city administrator when requested. On the conduct side, compliant operators commonly establish clear lease terms addressing disorderly behavior and take documented steps to address nuisance situations when they arise on licensed premises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Mendota Heights Ch. 1301 § 3-5-4, tenants should be aware that their landlord is required to maintain an occupancy register that includes information about who lives in each unit, and that register may be reviewed by the city administrator. Tenants also have an interest in knowing that the law places responsibility on the owner—not solely on individual occupants—to ensure the licensed premises do not become disorderly or constitute a nuisance. Those who believe a landlord is failing to meet these licensing conditions may consider contacting the Mendota Heights city administrator's office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
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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