Otsego, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 100 (2026) § 4-6-7
MAXIMUM DENSITY
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No person shall occupy nor permit or let to be occupied any rental dwelling unit for the purpose of living therein which does not comply with the following requirements: A. With the exception of tenants occupying a respective dwelling unit prior to February 12, 2007, the maximum permissible occupancy of any dwelling unit shall be determined as follows: 1. For the first occupant, one hundred fifty (150) square feet of habitable room floor space and for every additional occupant thereof, at least one hundred (100) square feet of habitable room floor space. 2. In no event shall the total number of occupants exceed two (2) times the number of habitable bedrooms, less kitchen, in the dwelling unit. B. Occupancy of a rental dwelling unit by a single family as defined by section 11-2-2 of this Code shall be exempt from the provisions of subsection A of this section. (Prior Code § 7-11-7)
Otsego Ch. 100 § 4-6-7 establishes maximum occupancy limits for rental dwelling units based on floor space and bedroom count. Specifically, the first occupant requires at least 150 square feet of habitable room floor space, and each additional occupant requires at least 100 square feet; additionally, the total number of occupants may never exceed twice the number of habitable bedrooms (excluding the kitchen). Tenants who were already occupying a unit before February 12, 2007, are grandfathered out of these specific limits, and units occupied by a single family as defined elsewhere in the Code are also exempt from these density calculations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Otsego Ch. 100 § 4-6-7, compliant rental operators generally verify that each unit's habitable floor space and bedroom count can support the number of occupants before executing a lease. Operators typically document square footage and bedroom counts for each unit so that occupancy decisions can be measured against the 150/100 square-foot thresholds and the two-occupants-per-bedroom ceiling. Operators also keep records of any tenants who were in place before February 12, 2007, since those occupants are exempt from the density formula, and confirm whether a prospective tenancy qualifies as a single-family occupancy under Code § 11-2-2, which carries its own exemption.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Otsego Ch. 100 § 4-6-7 sets out the maximum number of people who may lawfully live in a rental unit, tying that number to both the unit's habitable square footage and its bedroom count. Tenants who were residing in their unit before February 12, 2007, are not subject to these density limits, and tenants occupying a unit as a single family under the Code's definition may also be exempt. Tenants who believe a landlord is improperly applying or enforcing these occupancy rules may wish to review the full provision, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or contact the relevant municipal authority in Otsego for guidance on how complaints are handled.
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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