Stewartville, Minn., City Code ch. 10 §§ 1010, 1020, 1030 (2026) § 1030.10
Definitions. For the purpose of this Section, the following terms shall have the meaning
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1030.10 Definitions. For the purpose of this Section, the following terms shall have the meaning
ascribed to them:
A. Appropriate action. That action which is a reasonable rental property owner would take
based upon the facts and circumstances of each case so as to prevent a reoccurrence of the
disorderly use.
B. Crime free multi-housing or crime free multi-housing program. The program offered by
the Sheriff's/Police Department and conducted according to nationally recognized standards.
C. Disorderly or disorderly use. That conduct occurring on the "Licensed Premises" or
"Premises" which violates a provision of Subsection 1030.11.
D. License. A registration certificate or the right to receive a registration certificate as
required by this Section.
E. Licensed premises or premises. The property owned, operated or managed by a rental
property owner and shall refer to an individual unit within a multi-unit complex when
applicable.
F. Rental property owner. One who holds the license or who is otherwise obligated to
obtain and maintain the license as required by this Section.
(Ord. 2008-2, passed 4-8-08)Section 1030.10 of Stewartville, MN City Code Chapter 10 establishes the foundational definitions that govern the Crime Free Housing and Registration Certificate program. Key terms such as 'disorderly use,' 'licensed premises,' and 'rental property owner' are given specific meanings that apply throughout the rest of the Section. These definitions set the interpretive framework for understanding what conduct is regulated, who bears responsibility, and what property is covered under the program.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1030.10, a 'rental property owner' is defined as anyone who holds or is obligated to obtain a registration certificate (referred to as a 'license') under this Section, meaning compliance obligations attach to the license itself, not just to the individual. Compliant operators familiarize themselves with how 'licensed premises' is defined — including individual units within multi-unit complexes — so they understand the full scope of property subject to regulation. Understanding the definition of 'appropriate action' is also relevant, as it describes the standard of conduct a reasonable rental property owner would take to prevent recurrences of disorderly use.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 1030.10 defines the terms that shape tenant rights and protections throughout Stewartville's Crime Free Housing program, including what qualifies as 'disorderly use' and what property counts as 'licensed premises.' Tenants living in individual units within multi-unit complexes should be aware that their specific unit can be considered 'licensed premises' under this definition. Tenants who believe the program is being applied inconsistently or improperly may wish to review the full definitions in § 1030.10 and consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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