Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.205
REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE OR PERMIT (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
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In the event of a violation of any of the provisions of this Article IX or of any of the conditions provided for in any license or permit issued pursuant to this Article IX or in the event of the conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction of the licensee or permittee on a complaint alleging the violation of this Article IX or alleging the violation of any ordinance of the city or the laws of the state, then, and in any of said events, any license or permit issued hereunder may be revoked or suspended by the City Council without notice. The City Council may at any time revoke or suspend any license or permit issued pursuant to this Article IX upon a hearing before it of which hearing the licensee or permittee shall be given at least ten days written notice by serving the same on the licensee or permittee. At the hearing, the licensee or permittee shall have the opportunity to appear in person or by an attorney and present evidence relative to the matter upon consideration. In the event of such last stated revocation or suspension, the City Council may in its discretion refund to the licensee or permittee the unearned portion of the license fee or permit fee paid by him or her. (1958 Code, § 60.26) (Added by Ord. 70-24, passed 6-1-1970)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15.205 establishes the conditions under which the City Council may revoke or suspend a rental license or permit issued under Article IX. A license can be pulled immediately and without prior notice if a violation of the article's provisions or license conditions is found, or if the licensee is convicted of a relevant ordinance or state law violation. Alternatively, the City Council may revoke or suspend a license after providing the holder at least ten days' written notice and conducting a hearing, at which the licensee may present evidence. When revocation or suspension follows a noticed hearing, the Council has discretion to refund the unused portion of any license fee paid.
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Under § 15.205, property owners and managers holding a rental license or permit in Bloomington should maintain continuous compliance with all Article IX requirements and any conditions attached to their specific license, since violations can trigger immediate revocation without advance notice. Operators who receive a written notice of a scheduled City Council hearing have at least ten days to prepare and may appear in person or through legal counsel to present evidence on their behalf. Keeping thorough records of compliance efforts, maintenance actions, and communications with the city is a practice that supports a licensee's ability to respond effectively at any such hearing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15.205 of Bloomington's Code of Ordinances gives the City Council authority to suspend or revoke a landlord's rental license when violations of Article IX are found, which can be a meaningful protection for renters living in non-compliant properties. Tenants who believe their landlord is violating rental ordinance requirements may report those concerns to the City of Bloomington, potentially prompting the license review process described in this provision. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help renters understand how a license suspension or revocation might affect their tenancy and 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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