Blaine, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. V § 18-322
Transfer of license
Operative Text
A license is transferable for a fee to any person who has actually acquired legal ownership of the rental dwelling. The transfer shall be effective for the unexpired portion of the license period, provided that a transfer application is filed with the city prior to the actual change of legal ownership and that the transferee is not disqualified from holding the license. A license shall terminate upon an owner's failure to apply for a transfer prior to change of legal ownership. The fee for the license transfer shall be established by resolution.
Under Blaine Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. V § 18-322, a rental dwelling license can be transferred to a new legal owner for a fee, but only if the transfer application is submitted to the city before the ownership change is finalized. The transferred license remains valid for the remainder of its original term, as long as the new owner is not disqualified from holding it. If the outgoing owner fails to file a transfer application before the ownership change occurs, the license terminates automatically. The specific transfer fee is set by city resolution rather than fixed in the ordinance itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners selling or otherwise conveying a licensed rental dwelling in Blaine should be aware that § 18-322 requires a transfer application to be filed with the city before the legal ownership change takes effect. Operators who comply with this requirement ensure the license carries over to the new owner for the balance of the license period, avoiding an automatic termination that would leave the property unlicensed. Confirming that the prospective buyer is not disqualified from holding a rental license, and verifying the current transfer fee set by city resolution, are steps that compliant operators typically address during the transaction process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Blaine Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. V § 18-322, a rental dwelling must hold a valid license, and that license is supposed to be properly transferred whenever the property changes hands. If a property is sold and the outgoing owner did not file a transfer application before the ownership change, the license terminates—meaning the new owner may be operating without a required license. Tenants who believe their rental property is being operated without a valid license can contact the City of Blaine to inquire about the property's license status, and may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization 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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