Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-9-4

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Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-9-4
Each application for registration certificate shall contain the following information: (1)
Name, residence address, telephone number, date of birth and signature of the owner of the dwelling. In lieu of the owner's signature, the owner may provide a certification authorizing the property manager to execute documents on the owner's behalf. 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 must appear. Where the term "owner" is used in any part of the city housing code, it shall include all persons as outlined in this section.
(2) Name, residence address, telephone number, date of birth and signature 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, date of birth and signature of any property manager, operator or agent actively involved in maintenance or management of said dwelling.
(4) Legal street address of the dwelling.
(5) Complete details of the number and kind of units offered for rent, classified as to the type of unit on the application, 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 director. The identification provided must set forth the full name and date of birth of the person making the application.
(7) An acknowledgment that the applicant has reviewed and understands the provisions of this chapter, intends to abide by the provisions and will include reference to this chapter in any written lease used in renting the property.
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Plain English

Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-9-4 establishes the specific information that must be included in every application for a rental registration certificate in Rochester, Minnesota. The rule requires identifying details about the property owner (or, in the case of partnerships or corporations, the relevant managing individuals), any appointed agents, and property managers, along with a description of the rental units themselves. Applicants must also provide government-issued photo identification and formally acknowledge that they have read and intend to comply with the housing chapter, and that any written lease will reference it.

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For Property Managers

Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-9-4, compliant rental operators typically gather all required identifying information before submitting a registration application — including full legal names, residence addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth for the owner, any authorized agents, and active property managers. If the property is owned by a partnership or corporation, the managing partner's or chief operating officer's details must be included; if it is being sold on a contract for deed, the contract vendee's information is also required. Operators generally keep valid government-issued identification on hand and ensure that any written leases used for the property contain a reference to the Rochester housing code chapter.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-9-4 requires landlords to register their rental properties and disclose the identities of the owner, any agents, and property managers as part of that process. This means tenants have a formal channel through which ownership and management contact information is on record with the city, which can be useful when trying to identify who is legally responsible for a dwelling. Tenants who have difficulty identifying their landlord or who believe a property may be operating without a valid registration certificate may consider contacting the City of Rochester's housing or code enforcement office to inquire about the registration status of their unit.

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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