Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1110
Keeping of register (Minneapolis Housing Code)
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Every person licensed as a rooming house or lodging establishment operator shall at all times keep a register within the rooming house or lodging establishment, in which shall be written the names of all occupants renting or occupying rooming units or sleeping rooms in such rooming house or lodging establishment. After the name or names of persons renting or occupying any rooming unit the operator, or operator's agent, shall write the number of the room or rooms which each person is to occupy, together with the date and hour when such room or rooms are rented, all of which shall be done before such person is permitted to occupy such room or rooms. The register shall be open to inspection within twenty-four (24) hours of request by the chief of police, commissioner of health, director of regulatory services or fire marshal, or their authorized representatives. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 76.080; Ord. of 3-9-73, § 2; 78-Or-244, § 46, 11-22-78; Pet. No. 252271, § 25 , 5-11-90; 2006-Or-073, § 15 , 6-30-06; 2013-Or-161, § 27 , 12-6-13)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1110 requires licensed rooming house and lodging establishment operators to maintain an on-site register recording the names of all occupants, the room numbers assigned to them, and the date and time each room was rented. This information must be entered into the register before any occupant is allowed to move into a room. The register must be made available for inspection within 24 hours of a request from designated city officials, including the chief of police, commissioner of health, director of regulatory services, or fire marshal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.1110, compliant operators of licensed rooming houses and lodging establishments keep a physical register on the premises at all times, entering each occupant's name, assigned room number, and the date and hour of rental before the occupant takes possession. Operators also ensure the register is accessible and can be produced for inspection within 24 hours whenever the chief of police, commissioner of health, director of regulatory services, or fire marshal makes a request. Maintaining accurate, up-to-date records from the moment of rental—rather than after the fact—is the standard practice this provision describes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 244.1110 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances establishes that the operator of a licensed rooming house or lodging establishment is required to record each occupant's name, room number, and move-in date and time in an on-site register before the occupant begins residing there. This register is subject to inspection by city officials, which means there is an official record of your occupancy that may be relevant if questions arise about your tenancy. Tenants who believe an operator is not maintaining required records may contact the Minneapolis Department of Regulatory Services or consult 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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