North Mankato, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 151.17
AGENT REQUIRED
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Each license holder of a dwelling unit within the city, in which license holder does not reside within a 30 mile radius of the city, as measured from the Veterans Memorial Bridge, shall appoint an agent residing within that area, upon which agent the city may serve notices pertaining to the administration of this section or of any provisions of the City Code pertaining to such dwelling unit, which service shall be as effective as if made upon such license holder. In cases where an agent is employed, the license holder shall provide the City Clerk with the full name, address and telephone number of such agent(s). A license holder shall provide written notice to the City Clerk, with the required information, whenever the agent for a licensed property is changed. The written notice shall be provided to the City Clerk within 48 hours of such change(s). (Ord. 63, 4th Series, passed 1-5-2015)
North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.17 requires rental property license holders who live more than 30 miles from the city — measured from the Veterans Memorial Bridge — to designate a local agent who lives within that same radius. This agent serves as the official point of contact for city notices related to the rental unit, and service on the agent carries the same legal weight as service on the license holder directly. Whenever the designated agent changes, the license holder must notify the City Clerk in writing within 48 hours, providing the agent's full name, address, and telephone number.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.17, license holders who reside outside the 30-mile radius from the Veterans Memorial Bridge generally maintain a designated local agent and keep the City Clerk's records current with that agent's full name, address, and telephone number. Compliant operators treat the 48-hour written-notice window for any agent change as a firm deadline, not a guideline. Keeping this information accurate ensures that official city notices reach the right person without delay and that service of those notices is legally valid.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.17 establishes that out-of-area landlords must have a locally reachable agent on file with the City Clerk, which means tenants and the city have a reliable local contact for issues related to the rental unit. If a tenant believes their landlord is not complying with this requirement — for example, if no local agent has been designated or agent information is outdated — they may contact the City Clerk's office to inquire about the records on file. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with North Mankato's rental licensing rules can help explain how this provision interacts with other City Code protections.
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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