Andover, Minn., City Code title 9 ch. 8 art. B (2026) § 9-8B-10
License Suspension, Revocation, Denial and Non-
Operative Text
9-8B-10: LICENSE SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, DENIAL AND NON-
RENEWAL:
A. Process for consideration of license suspension, revocation, denial or
non-renewal:
1. No action will be taken by the City Council to revoke, suspend,
deny, or not renew a rental license without a public hearing and
written notice of that hearing being sent to the property owner
and affected occupants a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the
hearing.
2. The Council shall give due regard to the frequency and
seriousness of the violations, the ease with which such
violations could have been cured or avoided and good faith
efforts to comply.
3. The Council shall issue a decision to revoke, suspend, deny or
not renew a rental license only upon written findings.
4. Upon a decision to revoke, suspend, deny or not renew a
license, no new application for the same facility will be accepted
for a period of time specified in the Council’s written decision,
not exceeding one (1) year. Such new applications shall be
accompanied by a reinstatement fee as required by this Article.
5. The Council may suspend, revoke, deny or not renew a license
for part or all of a facility.
6. A written decision to revoke, suspend, deny or not renew a
license or application for part of a facility shall specify the part or
parts of the facility to which it applies. Thereafter, and until a
license is reissued or reinstated, no rental units becoming
vacant in such part or parts of the facility may be re-let or
occupied.
a. Revocation, suspension, denial or non-renewal of
a license shall not excuse the owner from
compliance with all terms of this Article for as long
as any units in the facility are occupied.
b. Failure to comply with all terms of this Article
during the term of revocation, suspension, denial
or non-renewal is a misdemeanor and grounds for
extension of the term of such revocation or
suspension or continuation of non-renewal, or for
a decision not to reinstate the license,
notwithstanding any limitations on the period of
suspension, revocation, denial or non-renewal
specified in the City Council’s written decision.
B. Suspension:
1. The City Council may suspend a rental license under any of the
following circumstances:
a. Failure to correct deficiencies noted in Compliance
Orders within the time specified in the notice.
b. Failure to pay any license, inspection or reinstatement
fee required by this Article.
c. Any other violation of the Andover City Code.
d. Any specific provisions of the City ordinances that include
suspension as a remedy (i.e. nuisance calls, etc.).
2. Additional standards related to suspension of a rental license:
a. A reinstatement fee as established by the City Council
shall be paid prior to reinstatement of a rental license that
has been suspended.
b. In addition to the reinstatement fee, the City may issue a
citation for the applicable violations.
c. While under suspension, the Property Owner cannot
lease the affected unit and/or facility to a new occupant.
d. The suspension shall be for a period of up to six (6)
months unless otherwise regulated by this Article.
C. Revocation:
1. The City Council may revoke a rental license under the following
circumstances:
a. When a Property Owner has not complied with
reinstatement criteria.
b. When it is found that a Property Owner has given false
statements on any application or other information or
report required by this Article to be given by the applicant
or licensee.
c. When it has been determined through an inspection that
major life/safety issues exist on the property.
d. When the Property Owner or designated agent has been
convicted of a crime related to the type of business
licensed and failure to show, by competent evidence,
rehabilitation and present fitness to perform the duties of
the business.
e. Operating or allowing the rental property to be used in
such a manner as to constitute a breach of the peace, a
menace to health, safety and welfare of the public or a
disturbance of the peace or comfort of the residents of
the City, upon recommendation by the County Sheriff.
f. Failure to schedule and/or allow rental or building
inspections of the licensed premises, for the purpose of
ensuring compliance with rental licensing requirements,
City Code requirements, State building codes, or other
applicable State or Federal law.
g. Real estate or personal property taxes on the business
have become delinquent and the Property Owner and the
applicant are the same person or entity or have any
common ownership where they are a different person or
entity.
h. Failure to actively pursue the eviction of occupants who
have violated the provisions of the Crime Free Lease
Addendum.
i. Any specific provisions of the City Ordinances that
include revocation as a remedy (i.e. nuisance calls, etc.)
j. Other good cause as determined by the City Council.
2. Additional standards related to revocation of a rental license:
a. A reinstatement fee as established by the City Council
shall be paid prior to reinstatement of a rental license that
has been revoked.
b. In addition to the reinstatement fee, the City may issue a
citation for the applicable violations.
c. While under revocation, the Property Owner cannot
extend the lease of an existing occupant and cannot
lease the affected unit to a new occupant.
d. The revocation shall be for a period of up to one (1) year.Andover City Code § 9-8B-10 establishes the process by which the Andover City Council may suspend, revoke, deny, or decline to renew a rental property license. Before any such action is taken, the property owner and affected occupants must receive written notice at least ten days before a public hearing, and any final decision must be supported by written findings. The Council weighs factors such as the seriousness and frequency of violations, how easily they could have been corrected, and whether the owner made good-faith efforts to comply. Depending on the outcome, vacant units in an affected property may not be re-rented until a license is restored, and owners remain obligated to comply with all Article requirements for as long as any units remain occupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating rental units in Andover should be aware that § 9-8B-10 gives the City Council authority to suspend a license for up to six months or revoke it for up to one year under a range of circumstances, including uncorrected compliance order deficiencies, unpaid fees, life-safety inspection findings, delinquent property taxes, or false statements on applications. Compliant operators generally keep inspection appointments, respond promptly to compliance orders, pay all required fees on time, and maintain accurate records submitted to the City. Following a suspension or revocation, a reinstatement fee must be paid before a license can be restored, and the City may also issue citations for underlying violations; during any suspension or revocation period, leasing vacant units to new occupants is prohibited.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in a rental property subject to action under § 9-8B-10 are entitled to written notice of any public hearing at least ten days before it takes place, giving them an opportunity to be aware of and participate in the process. Importantly, a license suspension or revocation does not end the property owner's obligations under the Article for as long as any units remain occupied, meaning tenants are not automatically required to vacate solely because a license action has been taken. Tenants who believe their landlord is operating in violation of Andover's rental licensing requirements may contact the City of Andover directly, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about their 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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