Coon Rapids, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12-900 § 12-918
Minimum Penalties
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The following are minimum penalties for a Licensee's failure to comply with applicable Federal or State law or the requirements of this Chapter relating to the license. However, the level and order of the penalties will be at the sole discretion of the City Council, based upon the nature of the infraction. When appropriate, the City may impose penalties exceeding those stated below based on the history of compliance and the severity of the violation, up to a maximum amount of $10,000 per violation: Violation Phase 3 Participant Phase 2 Participant Phase 1 Participant 1 st Violation $200 Fine $300 Fine $500 Fine 2 nd Violation within 12 months $500 Fine $600 Fine $1,000 Fine 3 rd and subsequent Violation within 12 months $1,000 Fine $1,200 Fine $2,000 Fine
Coon Rapids Code of Ordinances ch. 12-900 § 12-918 establishes a tiered minimum fine structure for rental property licensees who fail to comply with applicable federal or state law or the requirements of the licensing chapter. Fines start as low as $200 for a first violation and escalate based on how many violations occur within a 12-month period and which compliance phase the licensee is in. The City Council retains discretion over the level and order of penalties, and may impose fines above the stated minimums—up to $10,000 per violation—when the history of compliance or severity of the violation warrants it.
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Property owners and managers holding a rental license in Coon Rapids should be aware that § 12-918 sets minimum fines that increase with each repeated violation within a rolling 12-month window and vary by the licensee's compliance phase (Phase 1, 2, or 3). Operators in Phase 1 face the steepest minimums—up to $2,000 for a third or subsequent violation within 12 months—while Phase 3 participants face lower minimums starting at $200. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough records of inspections, repairs, and communications to demonstrate good-faith adherence to the chapter's requirements, which the City Council considers when exercising its penalty discretion.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Coon Rapids can look to § 12-918 as evidence that the city enforces minimum financial penalties against landlords who violate federal or state law or the local rental licensing requirements. If a landlord appears to be out of compliance, tenants may consider contacting the City of Coon Rapids directly to report concerns, as the City Council holds authority to impose fines and escalate penalties up to $10,000 per violation based on the severity and history of infractions. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Coon Rapids ordinances can help residents understand how the licensing and penalty framework may relate to their specific housing situation.
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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