Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1260
Register to be kept (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Every person to whom a hotel license has been issued shall at all times keep a hotel register within the hotel, in which shall be written the names of all occupants renting or occupying hotel units in such hotel. The register shall be signed by the persons renting a hotel unit. After the name or names of persons renting or occupying any hotel unit the operator, or the 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 at all times open to inspection by the chief of police, commissioner of health, the director of regulatory services and the fire marshal or their authorized representatives. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 78.070; 76-Or-184, § 1, 10-29-76; 78-Or-244, § 47, 11-22-78; Pet. No. 252271, § 28 , 5-11-90; 2013-Or-161, § 31, 12-6-13)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1260 requires every licensed hotel to maintain a physical register inside the hotel at all times. The register must record each occupant's name, the room number assigned, and the date and time of rental — all completed before the guest is allowed to enter the room. The register must remain accessible for inspection by the chief of police, commissioner of health, director of regulatory services, and the fire marshal or their authorized representatives.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.1260, compliant hotel operators keep a register on the premises at all times and ensure it is filled out completely — including the guest's signature, room number, and the date and hour of rental — before any occupant enters a room. Operators and their agents share responsibility for making these entries accurately and promptly. The register must be kept in a condition ready for immediate inspection by the chief of police, commissioner of health, director of regulatory services, or the fire marshal.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 244.1260 establishes that hotel operators are required to record each occupant's information in a register before allowing room occupancy, which creates a documented record of who is staying where and when. Guests who believe a hotel is operating without proper licensing or recordkeeping practices may contact the Minneapolis Department of Regulatory Services or other relevant city authorities. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help individuals understand how hotel-occupancy regulations may intersect with longer-term residential tenancy protections.
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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