Moorhead, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 1105 (2026) § 9-7-7
POSTING OF REGISTRATION
Operative Text
Each registration holder shall post the annual registration issued by the city in a conspicuous spot near the front entrance to the rental unit, a public corridor, hallway or lobby of the rental dwelling for which it is issued. Only one registration need be posted for each separate apartment building. Failure to post the registration shall not be grounds for termination of registration, but shall constitute an inspection violation. (Ord. 94-10, 7-18-1994, eff. 11-1-1994; amd. Ord. 2025-03, 4-28-2025)
Under Moorhead Ch. 1105 § 9-7-7, every holder of a rental dwelling registration must display the city-issued annual registration certificate in a visible location near the front entrance, a public corridor, hallway, or lobby of the registered property. For apartment buildings, a single posted registration satisfies the requirement for the entire building. Importantly, failing to post the certificate does not trigger loss of registration status, but it does count as an inspection violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-7-7, compliant rental property operators keep their current city-issued annual registration posted in a spot that is easy to see near the building's front entrance, hallway, corridor, or lobby. For multi-unit apartment buildings, one posted registration covers the whole structure, so operators typically choose a central, high-visibility location such as a lobby bulletin board. Because non-posting is classified as an inspection violation—even though it won't cost a landlord their registration—staying current with posting practices helps avoid citations during city inspections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-7-7 of Moorhead Ch. 1105 gives tenants a basis to expect a visible, city-issued annual registration certificate posted near the entrance, hallway, corridor, or lobby of their rental dwelling. If no registration is posted, that absence constitutes an inspection violation under this provision, which tenants may be able to raise when interacting with city inspectors or when reporting concerns to the appropriate Moorhead city department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Moorhead's rental licensing rules can help residents understand what options are generally available when a posting violation is observed.
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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