Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14 § 14.578
DENIAL OF LICENSE (Bloomington Rental Housing Code)
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If the issuing authority denies a license application, the applicant may file a written appeal with the City Council within ten days of the denial notice and request a hearing before the City Council. The City Council will affirm, modify or reverse the decision and state the reasons for such action. The City Council may affirm the decision to deny the license if it finds as follows: (a) The Housing Inspector has not been permitted to inspect the premises proposed to be licensed; (b) The license applicant has not met the requirements of the Rental Housing Code, city code or applicable state laws; (c) Granting the license will be inimical to the public health, safety or general welfare so as to create a public nuisance. If an application for a rental license is denied, a written statement specifying the reasons for the denial will be transmitted to the applicant. (Ord. 2014-9, passed 5-5-2014; Ord. 2017-25 , passed 7-25-2017)
Under Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14.578, when a rental license application is denied, the issuing authority must provide the applicant with a written statement explaining the reasons for the denial. The applicant then has ten days from receiving that notice to file a written appeal with the City Council and request a hearing. The City Council reviews the decision and may affirm, modify, or reverse it, but may uphold the denial if the premises were not made available for inspection, the applicant failed to meet applicable code or legal requirements, or granting the license would pose a threat to public health, safety, or general welfare.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers seeking a rental license in Bloomington should be aware that § 14.578 establishes specific grounds on which a license can be denied, including failure to allow a Housing Inspector access to the premises and non-compliance with the Rental Housing Code, city code, or applicable state laws. Operators who receive a denial notice generally ensure they review the written statement of reasons carefully, as it informs any appeal filed with the City Council within the ten-day window. Maintaining records of inspection access, code compliance efforts, and communications with the issuing authority are practices commonly associated with navigating the licensing process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14.578 is relevant to tenants because a landlord's inability to obtain or maintain a rental license can directly affect the legal status of a rental unit. Tenants who learn that a license application for their building has been denied may wish to contact the City of Bloomington's housing department to understand how the denial affects their tenancy. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options may be available when a rental property is operating without a valid license under the Rental Housing Code.
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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