Brainerd, Minn., City Code § 425 (2026) § 425.3014
Rental Dwelling License Board of Appeals
Operative Text
425.3014 Rental Dwelling License Board of Appeals.
(a) The Safety and Public Works Committee shall serve as the Rental
Dwelling License Board of Appeals and is advisory to the City Council.
They shall have the authority to hear and recommend action on all
appeals from the Designated City Official to deny or revoke a rental
dwelling license.
(b) The Board shall render its recommendation in writing within twenty (20)
days after the close of the hearing. The recommendation shall determine
whether the dwelling or dwelling units therein, meets the standards of
Section 425 and shall specify the basis of determination.
(c) The Board shall mail a copy of its recommendation to the
owner/designated agent and to each affected licensed dwelling unit(s).
(d) The Board shall refer its decision to the City Council, which shall have
final authority to deny or revoke the license. The City Council may hear
argument from the owner/designated agent but shall take no further
evidence. The City Council may affirm, modify, or reverse the decision of
the Board.
(e) The final decision of the City Council shall be mailed to the
owner/designated agent.
(f) A notice to tenants of the final decision shall be mailed to and
prominently posted on the dwelling and or affected dwelling units(s). A
notice of denial of an appeal shall indicate the date upon which tenants
must vacate the dwelling and, for other than single family dwellings, shall
clearly indicate which dwelling unit(s) are affected.Section 425.3014 of the Brainerd City Code establishes an appeals process for rental dwelling license denials or revocations. The Safety and Public Works Committee acts as the Board of Appeals, reviewing such decisions and issuing a written recommendation within 20 days of a hearing's close. That recommendation then goes to the City Council, which holds final authority to affirm, modify, or reverse the outcome. Both the property owner and affected tenants must be formally notified of the final decision, including any required move-out date.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 425.3014, property owners or their designated agents who face a license denial or revocation have a structured path to challenge that decision before the Safety and Public Works Committee. A compliant operator keeps current contact information on file so that written recommendations and final City Council decisions reach them promptly. Owners should be aware that while they may present argument to the City Council, no new evidence is accepted at that stage, making the initial Board hearing the primary opportunity to establish the factual record.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 425.3014 requires that tenants receive formal written notice of the City Council's final decision regarding a rental dwelling license denial or revocation, including any date by which they must vacate and which specific units are affected. Tenants who learn their building is under a license review may wish to monitor posted notices on the dwelling, as required by this provision, to stay informed of any changes to their housing status. Tenant-rights organizations in the Brainerd area can help residents understand what options may be available when a license is denied or revoked.
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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