Stewartville, Minn., City Code ch. 10 §§ 1010, 1020, 1030 (2026) § 1030.13
Prospective Tenant Background Investigations. The City Council has determined that
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1030.13 Prospective Tenant Background Investigations. The City Council has determined that
there are persons residing in rental property, who engage in disorderly conduct, which results in
a hostile environment for other citizens living in or close to the rental property. It is the declared
purpose and intent of this Section to protect and reserve this City's neighborhoods and the public
health, safety, welfare and morals of its citizens by requiring that all landlords conduct a criminal
history/background investigation of prospective tenants. If a violation occurs as stated under
Subsection 1030.11 and the licensee can not prove a background check was completed on the
renter, the City may suspend or revoke the license.
(Ord. 2008-2, passed 4-8-08)
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2008 S-4Section 1030.13 of the Stewartville, MN City Code establishes a requirement that landlords perform criminal history and background investigations on prospective tenants before renting to them. The stated purpose of this rule is to protect neighborhood safety, public health, and welfare. If a violation under Subsection 1030.11 occurs and the landlord cannot demonstrate that a background check was completed, the City has authority to suspend or revoke the landlord's rental license.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 1030.13 of the Stewartville City Code, compliant rental property operators maintain documented records showing that a criminal history and background investigation was completed for each prospective tenant. If a Subsection 1030.11 violation arises at a property, operators who cannot produce evidence of a completed background check face potential suspension or revocation of their rental license by the City. Keeping organized, dated records of background screening for each tenancy is a standard practice associated with compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 1030.13 of the Stewartville City Code places the background-check obligation on landlords, not tenants, as part of the City's rental licensing framework. Tenants who believe a landlord is operating without proper licensing or in violation of the City's rental registration requirements may contact the City of Stewartville directly to inquire about the status of a property's license. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minnesota housing law can help explain how rental licensing requirements under provisions like § 1030.13 may intersect with a tenant's broader housing rights.
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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