Brainerd, Minn., City Code § 425 (2026) § 425.3006
Licensing Standards
Operative Text
425.3006 Licensing Standards. The following minimum standards and conditions
shall be met in order to hold a rental dwelling license under this article. Failure to
comply with any of these standards and conditions shall be adequate grounds for denial
or revocation:
(a) Rental dwelling shall not exceed number of units per the zoning code in
existence at the time of issuance of the initial license, provided that there
is no lapse in licensure.
(b) There shall be no delinquent property taxes or assessments owed on
the rental dwelling.
(c) There are no failing violations of the Brainerd Rental Housing Code or
Zoning ordinances pertaining to the failing properties in which the
licensee, applicant or property manager has a legal or equitable
ownership interest or is involved in management or maintenance.
Designated City Official has the ability to grant an extension of time.
(d) An inspection must be completed and approved for newly added rental
dwelling(s) or dwelling unit(s) before an initial license is issued.
(e) A rental dwelling or dwelling unit must receive a passing score following
inspection by the Housing Inspector.
(1) The Housing Inspector will use the designated Rental Property
Checklist for the purpose of determining the existence of
violations. The table of maximum violation points will be
established by the Building Official and made available on the
city’s website and/or City Hall.
(2) The Housing Inspector shall assign points according to the
severity of each code violation on a scale from one (1) up to the
maximum points possible for such violation. Except when
otherwise provided by state law, conditions in the design or
structure of a building, such as, but not limited to, the size and
dimensions of rooms and windows and the electrical and
plumbing systems, that were legal under existing codes when built
shall not be violations as long as they are maintained in good
repair. A violation shall receive maximum points when a required
item is completely absent, completely fails to perform its function,
or is imminently hazardous to the health or safety of the
occupants. Each code violation shall have a maximum number of
points to be assigned based on the relative life-safety hazard
created by the code violation.
(3) A dwelling or dwelling unit scoring twenty-five (25) or more points
shall result in a failure and a re-inspection within thirty (30)
calendar days or less. Failure to bring a dwelling or dwelling unit
into compliance shall result in action to deny or revoke the
dwelling or dwelling unit’s license per Section 425.3012.
(4) Any Code violation scoring ten (10) or more points is considered a
major violation. Items of major violation shall be resolved in five
(5) calendar days. Major violations shall be in the sole
determination of the Housing Inspector and generally pose a
hazard to life or safety of the occupants. Failure to correct
violations shall result in action to deny or revoke the dwelling or
dwelling unit’s license per Section 425.3012
(5) Any Code violation scoring fewer than ten (10) points is
considered a minor violation. Items of minor violation shall be
resolved prior to the rental license for a dwelling or dwelling unit(s)
being renewed. Minor violations shall be in the sole determination
of the Housing Inspector. Failure to correct violations may result in
action to deny the renewal of the dwelling or dwelling unit’s
license per Section 425.3012. It is the responsibility of the
owner/designated agent to request reinspection of all outstanding
violations prior to applying for license renewal.
(6) The Housing Inspector shall cause to be prepared and shall keep
on file for public inspection an accurate, complete detailed
description of each violation used in the point calculation
procedure set forth herein.
(f) Any person(s) who within previous two (2) years had financial ownership
in two (2) or more licenses denied, excluding initial applications, or
revoked pursuant to this article or to section 425.3012 or a combination
of denials or revocations shall be ineligible to hold or have an interest in
a rental dwelling license for a period of five (5) years.
(g) No new rental dwelling license shall be renewed for a property during the
pendency of adverse action initiated pursuant to section 425.3012.Brainerd City Code § 425.3006 establishes the minimum conditions a rental property must meet to obtain or keep a rental dwelling license. These conditions include passing a point-based Housing Inspector evaluation, having no delinquent property taxes, complying with zoning limits on unit counts, and having no unresolved code or zoning violations across any property in which the licensee has an ownership or management interest. Violations are scored by severity: those reaching 25 or more total points trigger a failure and re-inspection, major violations (10 or more points each) must be corrected within five days, and minor violations must be resolved before license renewal. Persons who have had two or more licenses denied or revoked within the past two years are barred from holding a rental license for five years.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 425.3006, compliant rental operators in Brainerd generally ensure that property taxes are current, that the number of units does not exceed what zoning allowed at the time of initial licensure, and that all properties in which they hold an ownership or management interest are free of failing code or zoning violations. Operators typically schedule and pass Housing Inspector evaluations using the Rental Property Checklist—addressing any major violations (those scoring 10 or more points) within five calendar days and resolving minor violations before seeking license renewal. Keeping detailed records of inspections, reinspections, and correction timelines helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with the standards set out in § 425.3006.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 425.3006 requires that a landlord's rental dwelling hold a valid license meeting specific health, safety, and maintenance standards—meaning tenants have an interest in whether their unit has passed inspection and whether the landlord is in good standing. If a tenant believes conditions in their unit may constitute code violations, they can contact the Brainerd Housing Inspector to inquire about the property's inspection history and violation records, which § 425.3006(e)(6) requires to be kept on file for public inspection. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help tenants understand how a landlord's licensing status or outstanding violations under § 425.3006 may be relevant to their situation.
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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