Brainerd, Minn., City Code § 425 (2026) § 425.3008
License Transferable
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425.3008 License Transferable. A license issued hereunder is transferable. A new application shall be required for each change of ownership of a rental dwelling. No inspection is required upon transfer if last inspection was within the past 12 months unless there are any outstanding violations.
Under Brainerd, MN City Code § 425.3008, a rental housing license can be transferred from one owner to another rather than being voided upon sale. However, whenever ownership of a rental dwelling changes hands, the new owner must submit a fresh license application. A new inspection is not automatically triggered by the transfer if the property was inspected within the prior 12 months — unless there are unresolved violations on record.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators acquiring or selling a rental property in Brainerd should be aware that § 425.3008 requires a new license application any time ownership changes, even though the license itself is transferable. A compliant new owner submits that application promptly upon taking title and verifies whether any outstanding violations exist, since those would trigger an inspection regardless of when the last one occurred. Sellers and buyers commonly review inspection history and open violation records as part of due diligence to understand whether a transfer inspection will be required.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 425.3008 of the Brainerd Rental Housing Code means that when a rental property is sold, the incoming owner must apply for a new license — and if there are any outstanding violations, an inspection is required before the transfer proceeds without one. Tenants who are aware of unresolved code violations at their property may find it relevant that those violations can trigger an inspection at the point of ownership change. Tenants with concerns about compliance can contact the City of Brainerd's licensing or code enforcement office or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are generally available.
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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