New Prague, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 150 (2026) § 154.01
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Operative Text
(A) Purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to assure that rental housing in the City of New Prague is decent, safe and sanitary and is operated and maintained so as not to become an influence that fosters blight and deterioration or creates a disincentive for reinvestment in the community. The operation of residential rental properties is a business enterprise that entails certain responsibilities. Rental dwelling owners, agents, and property managers are responsible to take necessary reasonable actions to ensure that the persons who occupy such rental units live in surroundings that are safe, secure, and sanitary. (B) Scope. This chapter applies to rental dwelling units described herein that are rented or leased in whole or in part, including apartment buildings, town houses, single-family and multifamily housing, guest and caretaker houses, and condominiums, regardless of the duration of such rentals or leases. It also includes any accessory structures of the rental dwellings, such as garages and storage buildings, and appurtenances such as sidewalks, driveways, and retaining walls, which are on the property of the rental dwelling. This chapter does not apply to on-campus college or university housing units; Minnesota Department of Health licensed rest homes; convalescent care facilities; licensed group homes; nursing homes; hotels; motels; owner-occupied units; or any other residential facility that is subject to a regular inspection program implemented by the county, state, or federal government. (Ord. 344, passed 11-6-23)
New Prague Ch. 150 § 154.01 establishes the overarching purpose and reach of the city's residential rental unit regulations. The chapter is designed to ensure that rental housing remains safe, sanitary, and well-maintained, preventing blight and community disinvestment. It applies broadly to virtually all rented residential properties in New Prague—including apartments, townhouses, single-family homes, condominiums, and their accessory structures—while exempting categories such as on-campus college housing, licensed care facilities, hotels, motels, and owner-occupied units.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Prague Ch. 150 § 154.01, operators of residential rental properties—including apartment buildings, townhouses, single-family rentals, condominiums, and associated structures like garages and driveways—are subject to the standards set out in this chapter. Compliant operators generally treat rental management as a formal business enterprise and take reasonable, proactive steps to keep their units safe, secure, and sanitary. Owners and property managers should confirm whether their specific property type falls within the chapter's scope or qualifies for one of the stated exemptions before assuming coverage applies or does not apply.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
New Prague Ch. 150 § 154.01 signals that tenants living in covered rental units—ranging from apartments and townhouses to single-family homes and condominiums—have a baseline expectation of housing that is safe, secure, and sanitary. This provision establishes that rental property operation carries defined responsibilities for owners, agents, and managers, which can be relevant context when a tenant believes those standards are not being met. Tenants who have concerns about conditions in a covered unit may wish to review the full chapter, contact the City of New Prague, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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