Rosemount, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 95 (2026) § 9-8-3
DEFINITIONS
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Unless otherwise provided herein, the definitions in section 9-4-5 of this title apply to the terms in this chapter. APPLICANT: The natural person or entity completing the license application form. CITY: The city of Rosemount. CITY COUNCIL: The city council of the city of Rosemount. DIRECTOR: The Director of Community Development or their designee. PREMISES: A lot, plot, or parcel of land including the building or structures thereon. RENTAL DWELLING: A building or premises, or portion thereof, used or intended to be used for residential rental purposes. RENTAL DWELLING UNIT: A single unit within a residential rental property that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. RENTAL MANAGER: Any natural person who has been delegated by the rental owner the charge, care or control of a residential rental property. RENTAL OWNER: Any person or entity owning residential rental property within the city. RENTAL PROPERTY: A building or premises, or portion thereof, used or intended to be used for residential rental purposes. TENANT: A person who does not own, but occupies a dwelling for residential purposes, for payment of a fee or other compensation to the owner, under a lease or contract, written or verbal. (Ord. 2026-02, 4-7-2026)
Rosemount Ch. 95 Rental Licensing § 9-8-3 establishes the official vocabulary used throughout Rosemount's rental licensing chapter. Key terms such as 'Rental Dwelling Unit,' 'Rental Owner,' 'Rental Manager,' and 'Tenant' are given precise meanings that govern how the rest of the chapter is interpreted and applied. Where a term is not defined here, the definitions found in section 9-4-5 of the same title fill the gap. These definitions set the boundaries of who and what is covered by Rosemount's rental licensing requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Rosemount should be familiar with the specific definitions in § 9-8-3, particularly the distinctions between 'Rental Owner,' 'Rental Manager,' and 'Premises.' A 'Rental Manager' is recognized as someone to whom an owner has formally delegated charge, care, or control of a property, meaning that delegation carries regulatory significance under the chapter. Compliant operators generally ensure that anyone acting in a managerial capacity is clearly identified, since the chapter's obligations may attach to both owners and their designated managers. Understanding these definitions helps operators correctly interpret their responsibilities throughout the licensing framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 9-8-3, a 'Tenant' is defined as any person who occupies a dwelling for residential purposes in exchange for payment—whether under a written or verbal lease or contract—without owning the property. This definition is important because it determines who is protected and covered by Rosemount's rental licensing rules throughout the chapter. Tenants who have questions about whether their living arrangement falls under this definition, or how the chapter's protections apply to them, may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or the City of Rosemount's Community Development office. The Director of Community Development, as identified in § 9-8-3, is the designated city official overseeing this licensing framework.
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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