Columbia Heights, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 5A (2026) § 5A.405
OCCUPANCY LICENSE DISPLAY
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A license issued under this chapter may be conspicuously displayed on the premises wherever feasible. The licensee shall promptly produce the license upon demand of a prospective tenant, current tenant or the Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer or his authorized representative. (Ord. 1532, passed 11-26-07)
Columbia Heights Ch. 5A Rental Housing § 5A.405 establishes rules about how rental occupancy licenses must be handled once issued. While posting the license visibly on the property is encouraged when practical, the license holder is required to produce it immediately upon request from a prospective tenant, a current tenant, or the Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer or their representative. The provision ensures that anyone with a legitimate interest in verifying a property's licensed status can access that information on demand.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Columbia Heights § 5A.405, operators of licensed rental properties are generally expected to keep the occupancy license accessible and, where feasible, displayed in a visible location on the premises. Compliant operators maintain the license in a place where it can be retrieved quickly, since the law requires prompt production whenever a prospective tenant, current tenant, or the Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer requests to see it. Keeping a copy readily available—whether posted or stored on-site—supports smooth compliance with this requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Columbia Heights § 5A.405 gives both prospective and current tenants the right to request and promptly receive a copy of the property's occupancy license from the licensee. If a landlord refuses or is unable to produce the license upon demand, that may indicate a compliance issue worth exploring further. Tenants who encounter difficulty obtaining the license can consider reaching out to the Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 13, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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