Waseca, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 116.01
DEFINITIONS
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For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. DRUG RELATED ACTIVITY. The illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, purchase, use or possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, distribute, or use a controlled substance as defined by law. RENTAL HOUSING UNIT. Any building or structure, or portion thereof, which is designed, built, remodeled, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied, or which is occupied as a home or residence of a person or persons other than the owner or purchaser of record. This definition does not apply to dormitories owned and/or controlled by an established educational institution nor motel or hotel rooms customarily rented on a daily basis. (`86 Code, § 4.93) (Am. Ord. 705, passed 10-7-97; Am. Ord. 803, passed 8-20-02; Am. Ord. 907, passed 8-2-06)
Waseca Ch. 155 Rental Dwellings § 116.01 establishes the foundational definitions that govern the entire rental dwellings chapter. Two key terms are defined: 'Drug Related Activity,' which covers illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, purchase, use, or possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute or use; and 'Rental Housing Unit,' which broadly covers any building or portion thereof rented or leased as a home or residence by someone other than the owner of record. Notably, dormitories operated by established educational institutions and hotel or motel rooms rented on a daily basis fall outside the chapter's scope.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Waseca should be aware that § 116.01 sets the definitional framework for all obligations and restrictions that follow in Ch. 155. A compliant operator understands that virtually any residential space rented to someone other than the owner qualifies as a 'Rental Housing Unit' under this chapter, making the property subject to its full requirements. Operators of dormitories tied to established educational institutions or short-term hotel and motel accommodations should note that those property types are explicitly excluded from this chapter's definitions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Waseca Ch. 155 § 116.01 defines the types of housing covered by the city's rental dwelling regulations, and most standard rental homes and apartments fall within the definition of 'Rental Housing Unit.' Understanding whether a residence qualifies under this definition is important, because it determines whether the protections and rules throughout Ch. 155 apply to a given living situation. Tenants who have questions about whether their housing is covered, or how the definition of 'Drug Related Activity' may affect their tenancy, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Waseca's local ordinances.
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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