Owatonna, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 115 (2026) § 115.04
APPLICATION; FORMS; INFORMATION
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(A) Application for registration certificate. An application for a registration certification shall be filed by the owner with the Fire Chief. An application for any dwelling to be converted to a use which would require a registration certificate shall be made and filed with the Fire Chief at least 30 days prior to such conversion. (1992 Code, § 457:15) (B) Application forms. Forms of applications for registration certificate that shall be supplied by the Fire Chief and will be available in the offices of the Fire Chief. (1992 Code, § 457:20) (C) Applications. Each application for registration certificate shall contain the following information: (1) Name, residence address, telephone number and date of birth of the owner of the dwelling; if the owner is a partnership, the name of the partnership, and the name, residence address, telephone number and date of birth of the managing partner; if the owner is a corporation, the name and address of the corporation, and the name, address, telephone number and date of birth of the chief operating officer; if the dwelling is being sold on a contract for deed, the name and address of the contract vendee. Where the word OWNER is used in any part of this subchapter, it shall include all persons as outlined in this section; (2) Name, residence address, telephone number and date of birth of any agent appointed by the owner to accept service of process and to receive or give receipt for notices; (3) Name, residence address, telephone number and date of birth of any agent actively involved in maintenance or management of said dwelling; (4) Legal street address of the dwelling; (5) Description of the number and type of units offered for rent and the facilities incorporated in such rental units; (6) Any person making application for a rental registration certificate must provide proof of identification by the use of a driver’s license, state issued identification card, military identification card or such other identification as is acceptable to the Fire Chief. The identification provided must set forth the full name and date of birth of the person making the application; and (7) An acknowledgment that the applicant has reviewed and understands the provisions of this section, intends to abide by the provisions and will include reference to this section in any written lease used in renting the property. (1992 Code, § 457:25) (Ord. 1316, passed 5-20-2003)
Owatonna Ch. 115 § 115.04 establishes the process by which owners of rental dwellings must apply for a registration certificate through the Fire Chief. Applications must be submitted on forms provided by the Fire Chief's office and must include detailed identifying information about the owner, any agents, and the property itself. Owners converting a dwelling to a use requiring registration must file at least 30 days before that conversion takes place. Applicants must also provide valid photo identification and acknowledge that they understand and intend to follow the requirements of this section.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Owatonna Ch. 115 § 115.04, compliant rental property owners obtain the required application form from the Fire Chief's office and submit it before operating a rental dwelling or converting a property to rental use—allowing the full 30-day lead time when a conversion is involved. The application typically includes the owner's personal identifying information, details about any managing partners or corporate officers, information about appointed agents, a description of the rental units, and valid government-issued photo identification. Owners also include a reference to § 115.04 in any written lease used for the property and acknowledge in the application that they have reviewed and intend to abide by the section's provisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Owatonna Ch. 115 § 115.04 requires that landlords hold a valid registration certificate obtained through the Fire Chief, which means tenants can inquire with the Fire Chief's office to confirm whether their landlord has properly registered the dwelling. The registration process requires landlords to disclose owner and agent contact information, which can be a useful resource for tenants seeking to identify who is responsible for maintenance or management. Tenants who believe their landlord has not complied with § 115.04 may consider contacting the Fire Chief's office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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