Cottage Grove, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 15 (2026) § 3-15-14
DENIAL, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
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A. In addition to the grounds for denial, suspension or revocation stated in City Code Section 3-1-11 .B, a rental license may be denied, suspended, or revoked for any violation of City Code Section 3-15-13 . B. Denial, Suspension or Revocation Hearing: The Council or its designee may hold a hearing to take action on a license or to deny, suspend or revoke a license or to consider other actions against the licensee. Denial, suspension, or revocation hearings shall be conducted pursuant to City Code Section 3-1-11 .B. C. Reapplication: Upon denial, revocation or nonrenewal of a license, the owner may not reapply for a license for a period of six (6) months. Upon expiration of the six-month period, the applicant must re-apply for a new license. D. Notification to Tenants: Upon suspension, revocation or nonrenewal of a license, the City will notify all affected tenants that the license has been revoked, suspended, or not renewed.
Cottage Grove Ch. 15 Rental Licensing § 3-15-14 establishes the grounds and procedures by which a rental license can be denied, suspended, or revoked, including violations of the property-maintenance and operational standards in § 3-15-13. A hearing process is available before the City Council or its designee, following the procedures set out in City Code § 3-1-11.B. When a license is denied, revoked, or not renewed, the former licensee must wait at least six months before reapplying, and the City is required to notify all tenants living in the affected property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Cottage Grove Ch. 15 Rental Licensing § 3-15-14, compliant rental property operators generally maintain their properties and operations in accordance with § 3-15-13 to avoid triggering denial, suspension, or revocation proceedings. If a hearing is initiated, operators typically participate in the process outlined in City Code § 3-1-11.B and respond to any alleged violations. Operators whose licenses are revoked or not renewed should be aware of the mandatory six-month waiting period before a new application can be submitted.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Cottage Grove Ch. 15 Rental Licensing § 3-15-14 gives tenants an important protection: if a rental license is suspended, revoked, or not renewed, the City is required to notify all affected tenants directly. This notification can be a signal for tenants to explore their housing options and understand their rights under local law. Tenants who believe their landlord may be operating in violation of § 3-15-13 or other applicable provisions may consider contacting the City of Cottage Grove or a local tenant-rights organization to learn about available remedies.
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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