Perham, Minn., Mun. Code doc-2834 (2026) § 151.052
LINEN AND TOWELS
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The operator of every rooming house shall change supplied bed linen and towels therein at least once each week and prior to letting of any room to any occupant. The operator shall be responsible for the maintenance of all supplied bedding in a clean and sanitary manner. (Ord. 213, passed 2-7-00) Penalty, see § 151.999
Perham Rooming Houses § 151.052 establishes that rooming house operators must replace bed linen and towels at least once per week and must provide fresh linen and towels before any new occupant moves into a room. Operators are also responsible for keeping all supplied bedding clean and sanitary at all times. This rule sets a baseline hygiene standard for rooming house accommodations within the city of Perham.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Perham Rooming Houses § 151.052, compliant rooming house operators maintain a regular linen and towel exchange schedule—at minimum once every seven days—and ensure that every room receives freshly changed linens before a new occupant takes possession. Operators also keep records or schedules that demonstrate ongoing compliance with the bedding sanitation requirement. Reviewing the penalty provisions referenced in § 151.999 can help operators understand the consequences of failing to meet these standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Perham Rooming Houses § 151.052 gives rooming house occupants the right to expect clean bed linen and towels changed at least weekly, as well as fresh linens upon moving into a room. If an operator is not meeting these requirements, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and reporting the issue to the appropriate local code enforcement or municipal authority in Perham. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help occupants understand the options available under § 151.052 and the associated penalty provisions in § 151.999.
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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