Burnsville, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 3-15 (2026) § 3-15-17
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Notice Of Action: If the City Manager or designee denies the issuance of a license, or suspends, or revokes a license, or imposes civil penalties as prescribed in this chapter, the Manager or designee shall send to the applicant, or licensee, by certified mail, return receipt requested, written notice of the action, and the right to an appeal. Appeals shall be heard as set forth in Section 1-4-7 of this Code. Default: If the applicant or license holder has been provided written notice of the denial, nonrenewal, or violation and if no request for a hearing is filed within the 14 day period, then the denial under Section 1-4-7 of this Chapter or civil penalty or revocation imposed in Section 3-15-16 of this Chapter shall take immediate effect by default. The City Manager or designee shall mail notice of the denial, fine, suspension, or revocation to the applicant or license holder. The City Manager shall investigate compliance with the denial or revocation. Continuing Obligations, Penalty: Revocation, suspension or nonrenewal of a license shall not excuse the owner/licensee from compliance with all terms of this section, this Code, and State laws for as long as any units in the facility are occupied. Failure to comply with all terms of this chapter during the term of revocation, suspension or nonrenewal is a misdemeanor and grounds for extension of the term of such revocation or suspension or continuation of nonrenewal, or for a decision not to reinstate the license, notwithstanding any limitations on the period of suspension, revocation or nonrenewal specified in the City Council's written decision. New Licenses Prohibited: A person who has a rental license revoked may not receive a rental license for another property within the City for a period of one year from the date of revocation. The person may continue to operate other currently licensed rental properties if the properties are maintained in compliance with City codes and other applicable regulations. (Ord. 1359, 11-2-2015) HISTORY Amended by Ord. 1585 on 4/28/2023
Burnsville City Code § 3-15-17 establishes the procedural framework that governs how the city notifies rental license applicants and holders when adverse licensing actions—such as denial, suspension, revocation, or civil penalties—are taken against them. Notice must be sent by certified mail with return receipt, and recipients have 14 days to request a hearing; if no hearing is requested, the action takes effect automatically by default. Even after a license is revoked, suspended, or not renewed, property owners remain legally obligated to comply with all applicable code and state law requirements for as long as any units remain occupied, and a revocation bars the affected person from obtaining a new rental license for any other city property for one year.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to an adverse licensing action under § 3-15-17 should be aware that certified-mail notice triggers a strict 14-day window to request a hearing—missing that deadline causes the denial, fine, suspension, or revocation to take effect immediately without further process. Compliant operators understand that a revocation or suspension does not end their obligations: all city code and state law requirements continue to apply to occupied units throughout the entire period of any licensing interruption, and failure to meet those obligations can constitute a misdemeanor and extend the period of the adverse action. Operators who have had a license revoked also need to know that § 3-15-17 prohibits them from obtaining a new rental license for any other Burnsville property for one full year from the revocation date.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 3-15-17 of Burnsville's Rental Licensing chapter provides tenants with an important protection: even if a landlord's rental license is revoked, suspended, or not renewed, the owner remains legally required to comply with all city code and state law obligations for as long as any units in the property are occupied. Tenants living in a property affected by a licensing action may wish to contact the City of Burnsville directly to understand the status of their building's license and what compliance obligations remain in effect. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how ongoing landlord obligations under § 3-15-17 may relate to habitability standards and other protections available under Minnesota law.
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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