Saint Peter, Minn., Code of Ordinances §§ 30-311, 30-312 § 30-311
Tenant information required
Operative Text
Upon request of the manager for the purpose of a background check, all people making an application for housing shall complete an application that shall contain the following: (1) Full name, place and date of birth and the present residence address and residence addresses for the past five years of the tenant and each person who will reside in the rental unit; (2) Whether the tenant or any person residing with the tenant has ever used or been known by a name other than his present name, and if so, what such names were and information concerning dates and places where such names were used; (3) Whether the tenant or any person residing with the tenant has been convicted of any crime. If so, the tenant shall furnish information as to the time, place, and offense resulting in the conviction.
Saint Peter Code of Ordinances §§ 30-311 and 30-312 establish what information a housing applicant must provide when a manager requests a background check. The required details include full identifying information, any past names used by the applicant or co-residents, and any criminal conviction history for all people who would live in the unit. The rule sets out a standardized disclosure framework that applies at the application stage, before a tenancy begins.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Saint Peter Code of Ordinances §§ 30-311 and 30-312, compliant property managers who conduct background checks collect a completed application covering full legal names, dates and places of birth, residential history for the past five years, any aliases used by the applicant or prospective co-residents, and any criminal conviction records. Operators generally maintain consistent application practices across all applicants to avoid disparate treatment claims. Keeping clear records of the information collected and the basis for any housing decision supports compliance with this and related fair-housing obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Saint Peter Code of Ordinances §§ 30-311 and 30-312 describe what a landlord or manager may ask you to disclose when requesting a background check as part of a housing application. Applicants are generally required to provide residential history, alias information, and criminal conviction details only when the manager has specifically requested a background check — the ordinance does not authorize open-ended information demands outside that context. Tenants who believe an application process has been applied unfairly or inconsistently may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or a housing agency to understand what options may be available.
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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