Newport, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-96
Duties of owner
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(a) Notice by owner. The owner of a rental dwelling unit for which a rental dwelling unit registration certificate has been issued is under a continuing obligation to give written notice to the zoning administrator, or his designee, of any changes in the information supplied as part of the application for the certificate. This includes any changes or modifications of ownership of the unit, and conversions of the unit either to a nonrental use or to a nonresidential use. (b) A new owner of a rental dwelling unit shall file with the zoning administrator, or his designee, a written application for a new certificate under this section if such dwelling unit is still being used or occupied under an existing certificate. Such application shall be filed within 30 days after such new owner acquires an interest in the rental dwelling unit whether or not such interest has been recorded. (c) Change of use. If the use of a rental dwelling unit subject to this article changes from a rental dwelling unit or is not used for residential occupancy, it shall immediately be required to meet all requirements of law, including the requirement for a certificate of occupancy before being used for such new or changed use.
Newport Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-96 establishes ongoing duties for owners of registered rental dwelling units. Owners must promptly notify the zoning administrator in writing whenever key information changes — including ownership transfers and changes in how the unit is used. When a unit changes away from residential rental use, it must immediately satisfy all applicable legal requirements, including obtaining a certificate of occupancy for the new use before that use begins.
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Under Newport Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-96, compliant rental property operators maintain current registration information by submitting written notice to the zoning administrator whenever ownership, use, or other registered details change. A new owner who takes over a unit still operating under an existing certificate files a fresh application within 30 days of acquiring any interest in the property — regardless of whether that interest has been recorded. Operators who convert a unit away from residential rental use ensure all legal requirements, including a certificate of occupancy for the new use, are satisfied before the conversion takes effect.
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Newport Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-96 requires that rental unit owners keep their registration current and notify the zoning administrator of ownership changes or changes in how the unit is used. If a landlord sells the property or converts the unit to a non-rental or non-residential use without following these procedures, that may represent a violation of local registration requirements. Tenants who believe these obligations are not being met can contact the Newport zoning administrator's office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options 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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