Burnsville, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 3-15 (2026) § 3-15-13
Posting To Prevent Occupancy
Operative Text
The City Manager or designee may post a notice on a rental unit to prevent occupancy whenever a rental unit has no license; has been denied an initial license; had its license revoked, denied, or not renewed; or the unit has been declared unfit for occupancy. No person, other than the City Manager or designee may remove or alter any posting. The City Manager or designee will post the date the rental unit must be vacated and no person may reside in, occupy, or cause to be occupied that rental unit until the City Manager or designee permits it. The Property Owner and Property Manager are responsible to ensure that the rental unit is not occupied after posting. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 1585 on 4/28/2023
Under Burnsville Ch. 3-15 Rental Licensing § 3-15-13, the City Manager or a designated official has the authority to post a notice on a rental unit that bars anyone from living in or occupying it when the unit lacks a valid license, has had its license revoked or denied, or has been declared unfit for habitation. Once posted, the notice may only be removed or altered by that same city official — not by any private party. The unit must remain vacant until the City Manager or designee formally permits re-occupancy, and both the property owner and property manager bear responsibility for ensuring no one moves in after the posting.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Burnsville should be aware that under § 3-15-13, a city-posted occupancy-prevention notice immediately obligates them to keep the affected unit vacant — regardless of any existing tenancy or lease agreement. Compliant operators maintain current rental licenses, promptly address any conditions that could lead to an 'unfit for occupancy' declaration, and never allow a tenant to move into or remain in a posted unit without written authorization from the City Manager or designee. Tampering with or removing a city posting is expressly prohibited under this section and can compound existing compliance problems.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Burnsville Ch. 3-15 Rental Licensing § 3-15-13, tenants have a right to know whether the unit they occupy or plan to occupy holds a valid rental license, and a city-posted notice is a formal signal that the unit may not lawfully be inhabited. If a landlord pressures someone to occupy or remain in a unit that has been posted under this section, that conduct may itself constitute a violation of the ordinance, which tenants can raise with the City of Burnsville or a local tenant-rights organization. Tenants facing displacement due to a posting under § 3-15-13 may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what relocation or other remedies 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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