Brainerd, Minn., City Code § 425 (2026) § 425.3001
License Required
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425.3001 License Required. No person shall allow to be occupied, or let to another for occupancy, any dwelling unit unless the owner has first obtained a license under the terms of this article. Unlicensed rental dwellings or dwelling unit(s) will be fined per Section 1000 Appendix A: Fee Schedule.
Section 425.3001 of the Brainerd, MN City Code establishes that every dwelling unit offered for rent must be covered by a valid license before it can be occupied by a tenant. The rule applies to owners, prohibiting them from allowing occupancy or entering into a rental arrangement without first securing that license. Owners who rent out unlicensed units are subject to fines as set out in Section 1000 Appendix A: Fee Schedule of the city code.
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Under § 425.3001 of the Brainerd Rental Housing Code, compliant property owners obtain the required rental license before any tenant moves into a dwelling unit and keep that license current throughout the tenancy. Operators generally maintain documentation of their license and renew it on schedule to avoid the fines referenced in Section 1000 Appendix A: Fee Schedule. Renting or allowing occupancy of even a single unlicensed unit triggers potential financial penalties under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 425.3001 of the Brainerd Rental Housing Code gives tenants a basis to verify that their dwelling unit is properly licensed before or during occupancy, since the law prohibits owners from renting unlicensed units. If a unit appears to be unlicensed, tenants may contact the City of Brainerd to inquire about licensing status or file a complaint regarding a potential violation. Local tenant-rights organizations can also help explain what options may be available when a landlord has not complied with § 425.3001.
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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