Wayzata, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 815 § 815.02
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This Chapter applies to all rental dwellings and the individual units therein that are rented or leased in whole or in part, for any duration, including apartment buildings, town homes, single-family and two-family housing, guest and caretaker houses, and condominiums with private entrances. It also includes any accessory structures of the rental dwellings, such as garages and storage buildings, and appurtenances such as sidewalks, driveways and retaining walls, which are on the property of the rental dwelling. This Chapter does not apply to Minnesota Department of Health licensed rest homes, convalescent care facilities, or nursing homes, or to hotels or motels otherwise licensed by the City.
Wayzata Code of Ordinances ch. 815 § 815.02 establishes which properties fall under the city's rental dwelling regulations. The chapter covers a broad range of residential rental arrangements — including apartments, townhomes, single-family and two-family homes, condominiums, guest houses, and caretaker houses — as well as associated structures like garages, storage buildings, sidewalks, driveways, and retaining walls on the same property. Certain facilities are explicitly excluded, including Minnesota Department of Health–licensed rest homes, convalescent care facilities, nursing homes, and hotels or motels licensed by the City of Wayzata.
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Property owners and managers operating any form of rental housing in Wayzata should be aware that ch. 815 § 815.02 casts a wide net over what qualifies as a covered rental dwelling. Compliant operators generally account not only for the primary dwelling unit but also for accessory structures — such as garages and storage buildings — and appurtenances like sidewalks and driveways when meeting the chapter's requirements. Operators of facilities licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health as rest homes, convalescent care facilities, or nursing homes, or those holding a City hotel or motel license, would fall outside this chapter's scope.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants renting any type of residential unit in Wayzata — whether an apartment, townhome, single-family home, condominium, or even a guest or caretaker house — are generally covered by the protections established under ch. 815 § 815.02. This coverage extends to shared or accessory spaces on the rental property, such as garages, storage areas, and walkways, meaning conditions in those areas may also fall within the chapter's reach. Tenants who believe their rental situation is covered and have concerns about compliance can look into contacting the City of Wayzata directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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