Bemidji, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-48
Transferability of license(s)
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No license will be transferable to another person or to another rental unit without registration of such transfer with the city building department. Every person holding valid license will give notice in writing to the city building department within five business days after having transferred or otherwise disposed of a rental unit. Such notice will include the name, and if known, the address and telephone number of the new owner and, if applicable, a manager in control of the rental unit. The new owner or manager will have ten business days to re-register the units and pay the $25.00 transfer fee after acquiring them. If any change in the number of rental units or in the type or occupancy as originally registered is contemplated, a new registration application and inspection is required along with payment of an additional license fee to cover additional rental units. Failure to register transfer of ownership will be subject to a failure to transfer fee.
Under Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-48, rental property licenses in Bemidji are not automatically transferable when a unit changes hands. The outgoing owner must notify the city building department in writing within five business days of the transfer, providing the new owner's name and, if known, contact details. The incoming owner or manager then has ten business days to re-register the units and pay a $25.00 transfer fee; failure to complete this process exposes the new owner to an additional 'failure to transfer' fee.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-48 generally maintain compliance by promptly notifying the city building department in writing within five business days whenever a rental unit is sold or otherwise conveyed. Compliant operators ensure the written notice includes the new owner's name and, where available, address and telephone number. When acquiring rental units, operators typically complete re-registration and submit the $25.00 transfer fee within the ten-business-day window, and they file a new registration application whenever the number of units or occupancy type changes from what was originally registered.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-48, tenants have an interest in knowing that their rental unit's license must be properly transferred whenever ownership changes, since an unlicensed or improperly registered unit may affect the landlord's legal standing to operate. If a property changes hands and registration does not appear to have been updated, tenants can contact the Bemidji city building department to inquire about the unit's current registration status. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain what options may be available if a landlord is operating without a properly transferred license under this provision.
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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