Anoka, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 50, art. II § 50-59

License suspension, revocation, denial and nonrenewal

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Anoka, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 50, art. II § 50-59
(a) Process for consideration of license suspension, revocation, denial or nonrenewal.
(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 shall be sent to the property owner and affected occupants a minimum of ten days prior to the hearing.
(2) The city 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 city 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 city council's written decision, not exceeding one year. Such new applications shall be accompanied by a reinstatement fee as required by this section.
(5) The city 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 parts of the facility to which it applies. Thereafter, and until a license is reissued or reinstated, no rental units becoming vacant in such parts of the facility may be re-let or occupied.
a. Revocation, suspension, denial or nonrenewal 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 nonrenewal is a misdemeanor and grounds for extension of the term of such revocation or suspension or continuation of nonrenewal, or for a decision not to reinstate the license, notwithstanding any limitations on the period of suspension, revocation, denial or nonrenewal specified in the city council's written decision.
(b) Suspension.
(1) The city council may suspend a rental license under the following circumstances:
a. Failure to correct deficiencies noted in notices of violation within the time specified in the notice;
b. Failure to pay any license, inspection or reinstatement fee required by this section;
c. Any other violation of the building code or the property maintenance, zoning, environmental or utility chapters of this Code;
d. Any specific provisions of the city ordinances that include suspension as a remedy.
(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 or facility to a new occupant.
d. The suspension shall be for a period of up to six 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 police chief;
f. Failure to schedule or allow rental or building inspections of the licensed premises, for the purpose of ensuring compliance with rental licensing requirements, requirements of this Code, 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. Any specific provisions of the city ordinances that include revocation as a remedy;
i. 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 year.
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Plain English

Anoka City Code ch. 50, art. II § 50-59 establishes the process by which the Anoka City Council may suspend, revoke, deny, or decline to renew a rental property license. Before any such action is taken, the city must hold a public hearing with at least ten days' written notice to both the property owner and affected occupants, and any final decision must be supported by written findings that weigh the seriousness and frequency of violations, how easily they could have been corrected, and whether the owner made good-faith efforts to comply. A suspension can last up to six months, while a revocation can last up to one year, and during either period the affected units cannot be re-let to new occupants. Even while a license is suspended or revoked, the owner remains obligated to comply with all other requirements of the article for as long as any units remain occupied.

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For Property Managers

Under Anoka City Code ch. 50, art. II § 50-59, compliant rental operators generally stay current on all license, inspection, and reinstatement fees, promptly correct any code deficiencies within the timeframes specified in violation notices, and ensure that all information submitted on license applications is accurate and complete. Operators are also mindful that grounds for suspension include unresolved building-code violations and unpaid fees, while grounds for revocation extend to major life-safety deficiencies, delinquent property taxes, and failure to allow required inspections. When a suspension or revocation is in effect, a reinstatement fee must be paid before the license can be restored, and the city retains the authority to issue citations for underlying violations in addition to that fee.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Anoka City Code ch. 50, art. II § 50-59 provides tenants with procedural protections during any license suspension or revocation proceeding: affected occupants are entitled to written notice of the public hearing at least ten days in advance, giving them an opportunity to be aware of and participate in the process. Importantly, a landlord's license being suspended or revoked does not eliminate the owner's obligations under the article for as long as any units remain occupied, meaning tenants in place retain certain protections even during that period. Tenants who believe their landlord is operating in violation of this provision may contact the City of Anoka directly, reach out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consult with a housing attorney to understand what options may be available to them.

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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