Big Lake, Minn., Mun. Code § 915 (2026) § 915.05
Registration
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Subd. 1. Registration Required. No person, firm, or corporation shall operate a single- or two-family rental unit without first registering the single-family rental unit with the city as provided in this subsection. Subd. 2. Registration Procedures. 1. Within 180 days of the passage of this section, any person, firm, or corporation operating a single- or two-family dwelling unit shall register it with the city in the following manner. a. Application shall be made by filling out forms provided by the city. The forms shall be submitted to the city with the fee that is outlined in the city’s fee schedule which may be updated periodically. b. Application forms shall at a minimum require the owner to provide contact information for the property owner, including a mailing address and phone number, and single- or two-family rental unit property address. 2. After receiving completed registration forms and associated fee, the city’s Zoning Administrator or his or her designee shall review the forms and, upon deeming them satisfactory, shall notify the applicant in writing that the application has been accepted. Subd. 3. Single- or Two-Family Rental License Renewal. All single- or two-family rental units shall be required to submit a registration form every two years unless there is a change in ownership or management. If there is a change in ownership or management of the single- or two-family rental unit, the new owner or manager shall submit new forms to the city. The city shall serve a 30-day notice prior to the expiration of the license. Subd. 4. Suspension or Revocation. 1. A single- or two-family rental unit rental license issued or renewed under this section may be revoked or suspended upon a finding of non-compliance with the provisions of this chapter. 2. The City Administrator may suspend or revoke a rental registration pursuant to subsection 915.06. A notice to suspend or revoke the registration shall be sent to the owner of the single- or two-family rental unit 40 days prior to the effective date of the revocation or suspension. 3. The owner of the single or two family rental units may appeal a revocation or suspension to the City Council by submitting written notice of appeal within 30 days of receipt of the notice of revocation or suspension of the rental registration. 4. The owner of the single- or two-family rental unit shall receive ten days’ notice of a hearing before the City Council for the appeal. At the hearing, the owner or his or her designee will be allowed to present evidence. After the hearing, the Council will determine to uphold, dismiss, or change the findings of the City Administrator. Within 30 days following the meeting, the City Council shall send written findings and decision from the hearing.
Big Lake Section 915 Single- or Two-Family Rental Housing § 915.05 establishes a mandatory registration system for all single- and two-family rental units operating within the city. Operators must submit an application form and pay a fee to the city's Zoning Administrator, who reviews and confirms acceptance in writing. Registrations must be renewed every two years, or sooner if ownership or management changes, and the city is required to provide 30 days' advance notice before a registration expires. Licenses that fall out of compliance with the chapter's provisions may be suspended or revoked, with a structured notice and appeal process available through the City Council.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Big Lake § 915.05, compliant rental property owners register each single- or two-family rental unit with the city before operating it, submitting the required application forms along with the applicable fee from the city's fee schedule. Operators keep their contact information and property address current, renew registration every two years, and file new forms promptly whenever ownership or management changes. When a suspension or revocation notice arrives — issued at least 40 days before it takes effect — a compliant operator is aware that a written appeal to the City Council is available within 30 days of receiving that notice, with a hearing providing an opportunity to present evidence.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Big Lake § 915.05 requires that any single- or two-family rental unit you occupy be registered with the city, meaning your landlord should have an active, current registration on file with the Zoning Administrator. If you have reason to believe your unit is being operated without a valid registration, you may contact the city to inquire about the registration status of the property. Tenants experiencing issues related to registration compliance can also reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available under this section and the broader provisions of Chapter 915.
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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