Anoka, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 50, art. II § 50-53
Application for license
Operative Text
(a) The rental property owner or the owner's designated agent shall submit a written application for a rental license on forms provided by the city. (b) Prior to issuance or renewal of a rental license, the following information shall be submitted: (1) Name, address, email address, and phone number of the property owner; (2) Name, address, email address, and phone number of the property manager if different from the property owner; (3) Name, address, email address, and phone number of the designated agent; (4) The street address and property identification number of the property; (5) Description of the number of units and number of bedrooms in each unit offered for rent; (6) An acknowledgement that the owner or designated agent has received a copy of this article; (7) A description of the procedure through which occupant inquiries and complaints are to be processed; (8) Certification to the city that there are no delinquent utility fees due upon the parcel of land to which the rental housing license application relates; (9) A blank copy of any written lease to be used for occupants, including the following lease addendums: a. Information regarding Titles II and V of the ADA, and the protections of the FHA; and b. Lead-free informational materials for pre-1978 properties, including all information as may be required by federal law; (10) Documentation showing that any criminal background check conducted on prospective occupants is done in compliance with the ADA, and FHA, as well as § 50-62 (c) below.
Anoka City Code ch. 50, art. II § 50-53 establishes what must be included in an application for a rental housing license in the City of Anoka. Before a license is issued or renewed, the city requires detailed contact information for owners, managers, and designated agents, along with property details, a description of how tenant complaints are handled, confirmation that no utility fees are delinquent, and copies of any lease forms used. The provision also requires that lease materials include fair housing and ADA disclosures, lead-paint information for older properties, and documentation showing that any criminal background screening of prospective tenants complies with applicable federal law and local rules.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking to rent property in Anoka generally prepare a complete written application on city-provided forms, as required by § 50-53, before a license is issued or renewed. Compliant operators typically maintain current contact information for all relevant parties, keep lease addendums updated to reflect ADA, Fair Housing Act, and lead-paint disclosure requirements, and confirm that no utility balances are outstanding on the parcel. Operators also document their tenant complaint procedures and ensure that any criminal background screening practices align with both federal fair housing standards and the local requirements referenced in § 50-62(c).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Anoka City Code ch. 50, art. II § 50-53, landlords are required to submit lease materials that include information about tenant protections under the ADA and the Fair Housing Act, as well as lead-paint disclosures for properties built before 1978. Tenants can ask to see whether their landlord holds a current rental license and whether the required disclosures were part of their lease package, since these are conditions of licensure. Those who believe a landlord has not met these requirements may contact the City of Anoka directly, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general 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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