Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1290
Numbering of units (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Every licensed hotel operator shall number in a plain conspicuous manner every hotel unit and any tenement units and dwelling units if any such tenement units and dwelling units exist within the hotel. No two (2) units shall bear the same number. No number on any hotel unit, tenement unit, or dwelling unit shall be changed without first notifying the commissioner of health so the occupancy record cards can be changed to agree with the unit numbering. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 78.100; 2013-Or-161, § 32, 12-6-13)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1290 requires that every licensed hotel operator visibly number each hotel unit, as well as any tenement or dwelling units located within the hotel. Each unit must carry a unique number — no two units may share the same designation. Before any unit number is changed, the local commissioner of health must be notified so that official occupancy records can be updated to reflect the new numbering.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.1290, compliant hotel operators ensure that all units — including any tenement or dwelling units on the premises — are clearly and conspicuously numbered, with no duplicate numbers across the property. Operators who need to renumber a unit coordinate with the commissioner of health in advance, so that occupancy record cards are updated before or at the time the change takes effect. Maintaining accurate, up-to-date unit numbering is part of the ongoing licensing obligations tied to hotel operation in Minneapolis.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 244.1290 establishes that residents of hotel units, tenement units, or dwelling units within a licensed Minneapolis hotel are entitled to clearly marked, uniquely numbered accommodations that correspond to official occupancy records held by the commissioner of health. If a unit's number appears to have been changed without proper notice to the health commissioner, or if numbering is absent or duplicated, tenants can raise this as a potential code compliance issue. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can help residents understand how to document concerns and what avenues — such as contacting the relevant city health or licensing office — 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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