Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1270
False registration (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
No person shall write or cause to be written in any hotel register any other or different name than the true name of such person or the name by which such person is generally known. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 78.080) Cross reference-- Similar provisions, § 385.130 .
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1270 prohibits anyone from signing a hotel register under a false name or an alias that is not the name by which they are generally known. The rule applies to the person registering as well as anyone who causes a false name to be entered on their behalf. Only a person's true name, or a widely recognized common name, is permitted in the official hotel register.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.1270, hotel operators and managers are expected to maintain registers that reflect guests' true or commonly known names, and compliant operators generally take reasonable steps to verify the name provided at check-in. Staff training that emphasizes accurate registration practices helps ensure the property's records align with what the ordinance requires. A cross-reference to § 385.130 indicates that similar standards may apply in related contexts, so operators familiar with one provision often review the other as well.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 244.1270 establishes that guests have an obligation to register under their true name or the name by which they are generally known, and a violation of this rule is a matter of municipal law rather than a landlord-tenant dispute. If a guest believes a hotel has recorded their name inaccurately or has been asked to register under a false name, they may contact the relevant Minneapolis city authority to report the concern. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help individuals understand how this provision interacts with any broader housing or lodging rights they may have.
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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