Minnetonka, Minn., Mun. Code Sec. 530 (2026) § 530.02
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For the purpose of this section, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. 1. "Accessory dwelling unit" has the same meaning as the terms defined in section 300.02 of this code. 2. "Applicant" means the natural person completing the registration form required by this ordinance. 3. "Dwelling" has the same meaning as the term defined in section 300.02 of this code. 4. "Rental manager" means any natural person who has been delegated by the residential rental property owner for the day-to-day charge, care or control of a residential rental property and is able to respond in person to issues related to the residential rental property. 5. "Residential rental property" means any building or one or more portions thereof occupied or intended to be occupied for residential purposes by a residential tenant regardless of the duration of the rental period. 6. "Residential rental property owner" means any person or entity owning residential rental property within the city. 7. "Residential tenant" means a person who does not own but occupies a dwelling unit for residential purposes for payment of a fee or other compensation to the owner under a lease or contract, written or verbal. (Added by Ord. No. 2023-20, effective February 3, 2024)
Minnetonka Sec. 530.02 establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout the city's rental dwelling registration ordinance. Key terms such as "residential rental property," "residential tenant," "rental manager," and "residential rental property owner" are given specific meanings that govern how the rest of Section 530 is interpreted and applied. Where a term's meaning is already established elsewhere in the city code—such as "dwelling" and "accessory dwelling unit," both defined in section 300.02—this provision incorporates those definitions by reference rather than restating them.
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Property owners and managers operating in Minnetonka should familiarize themselves with the definitions set out in Sec. 530.02, as these terms determine who is subject to the registration requirements and related obligations under Section 530. Notably, a "rental manager" must be a natural person capable of responding in person to property issues—meaning a corporate entity or absentee contact alone would not satisfy that role. Compliant operators typically ensure that the individuals named in registration documents meet the specific criteria outlined in this definitional section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minnetonka Sec. 530.02 defines who qualifies as a "residential tenant" under the city's rental dwelling ordinance—broadly, any person who occupies a dwelling unit for residential purposes in exchange for payment, whether under a written or verbal lease. Understanding these definitions can help tenants determine whether their housing situation falls within the scope of Section 530's protections and requirements. Tenants who have questions about how these definitions apply to their living arrangement may find it useful to contact the City of Minnetonka directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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