Bemidji, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-45
Property manager or resident manager required
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No license will be issued or renewed for a rental unit unless the owner designates in writing in the license application the name of a local property manager or resident manager residing within a one hour drive of the corporate limits of the City of Bemidji, who is responsible for management, maintenance and upkeep of the unit(s) and who is authorized to accept service of process and receive service of notice of ordinance violations, orders, or process pursuant to law. An owner, property manager and resident manager may be the same person. An owner will notify the city building department within at least ten business days of a change in the identity of a property manager or resident manager.
Under Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-45, rental unit licenses cannot be issued or renewed unless the owner identifies a local property manager or resident manager who lives within a one-hour drive of Bemidji's city limits. That designated person must be responsible for the property's management, maintenance, and upkeep, and must be authorized to accept legal notices and service of process on behalf of the owner. The owner, property manager, and resident manager may all be the same individual, and any change in that designation must be reported to the city building department at least ten business days in advance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking to obtain or renew a rental license under § 10-45 of the Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II generally ensure that a property manager or resident manager is named in writing on the license application, that the designee lives within a one-hour drive of Bemidji, and that the designee is formally authorized to accept service of process and ordinance-violation notices. Compliant operators also track any personnel changes and submit written notification to the city building department no fewer than ten business days before a change in the manager's identity takes effect. An owner who self-manages may list themselves as the designated manager, provided they meet the proximity requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 10-45 of Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II gives tenants an indirect but meaningful protection: every licensed rental unit must have an identified, locally accessible manager who can receive official notices and service of process, creating a clear point of contact for code-enforcement matters. If a tenant believes a rental unit lacks a properly designated manager or that the landlord's license is not in compliance, they may contact the city building department to inquire about the property's license status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bemidji's local ordinances can help tenants understand how this requirement intersects with other remedies 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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