Bemidji, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-60
License suspension, revocation, denial and non-renewal
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(a) The building official may revoke, suspend, deny or decline to renew any rental license or rental certificate of occupancy issued under this section upon any of the following grounds. (1) False statements on any application or other information or report required by this article to be given by the applicant or license holder. (2) Failure to pay any application, penalty, reinspection or reinstatement fee required by this article and city council fee ordinance or resolution. (3) Failure to correct deficiencies noted in notices of violation in the time specified in the notice. (4) Any other violation of this article. (b) The building official may, for good cause, authorize additional time to correct the defects that cause the violation. (c) If the defects create an imminent hazard to health or safety, the building official may proceed immediately for denial, non-renewal, revocation, or suspension of a license or rental certificate of occupancy. (d) A decision to revoke, suspend, deny or not renew a license or rental certificate of occupancy will be preceded by written notice to the license holder and manager of the alleged grounds therefore and the applicant or license holder will be given an opportunity for a hearing before the housing appeals board before final action to revoke, suspend, deny or not renew a license. The notice will include information describing how an appeal may be filed. (e) Upon a decision to revoke, deny or not renew a license or rental certificate of occupancy, no new application for the same owner and for the same rental unit(s) will be accepted for a period of time specified in the building official's written decision, not exceeding one year. Such new applications must be accompanied by a reinstatement fee, in addition to all other fees required by this article. (f) A written decision to revoke, suspend, deny or not renew a license or rental certificate of occupancy will specify the rental unit(s), if more than one occur together in a dwelling structure, to which it applies. Written notice of a suspension, revocation, non-renewal or denial of a license or rental certificate of occupancy and the reasons therefore will be mailed to the owner and manager and posted in a conspicuous place on the premises, and both notices will order the vacation of the affected rental units within a reasonable time. Thereafter, and until a license or rental certificate of occupancy is reissued or reinstated, no rental units becoming vacant as specified may be relet or occupied. Revocation, suspension or non-renewal of a license or rental certificate of occupancy will not excuse the owner from compliance with all terms of this article for as long as any units in the dwelling structure are occupied. (g) Failure to comply with all terms of this article during the term of revocation, suspension 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 rental license or rental certificate of occupancy, notwithstanding any limitations on the period of suspension, revocation or non-renewal specified in the building official's written decision or the provisions of paragraph (d) of this subdivision. (h) Rental units within a structure which are in compliance with the registration standards may continue on condition that units and other portions of the dwelling in noncompliance do not create an immediate hazard to the health and safety of the persons in the occupied units. (i) A reinstatement fee will be charged to the owner of a rental unit the registration of which has been revoked. Before a registration license or rental certificate of occupancy is re-issued any violations or deficiencies must be corrected prior to inspection and any outstanding fees must be paid in full. (j) As a conditional of a rental license or rental certificate of occupancy reinstatement, the building official may require a probationary period up to 18 months for any rental license holder that has been subject to a rental license revocation or suspension. During the probationary period, the building official may revoke or suspend the rental license or rental certificate of occupancy with written explanation of any new violations. The building official may also, at their discretion, require on-site management as part of any corrective action with written explanation of the violation(s).
Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-60 establishes the conditions under which the city's building official may revoke, suspend, deny, or decline to renew a rental license or rental certificate of occupancy. Grounds include false statements on applications, unpaid fees, uncorrected violations, or any other breach of the article — with expedited action available when an imminent health or safety hazard exists. Before most final decisions take effect, the license holder must receive written notice and an opportunity to be heard before the housing appeals board. Once a license is revoked or not renewed, affected vacant units cannot be re-rented until the license is restored, and the owner remains bound by the article's requirements for as long as any units remain occupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-60 generally maintain accurate records on all applications and reports, pay required fees on time, and correct any cited deficiencies within the timeframes specified in violation notices. When a revocation, suspension, or non-renewal decision is issued, compliant operators respond to written notices promptly, exercise their right to a hearing before the housing appeals board if they dispute the grounds, and ensure that no vacated units are re-rented until the license is properly reinstated. Operators who have had a license revoked or suspended should also be aware that reinstatement typically requires correcting all violations, paying outstanding fees, and potentially completing a probationary period of up to 18 months that may include on-site management requirements.
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 § 10-60, tenants living in a rental unit whose license has been revoked, suspended, or not renewed are protected by requirements that the building official post written notice in a conspicuous place on the premises and order vacation of affected units within a reasonable time. Importantly, the owner's obligations under the article do not disappear during a revocation or suspension — the landlord must continue to comply with all article terms for as long as any units remain occupied. Tenants who believe their building may be operating without a valid license or that required notices have not been posted can contact the Bemidji building official's office, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or review the housing appeals board process described in the written notice for information on how concerns may be raised.
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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