Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.023
REVOCATION
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A rental housing license may be suspended or revoked as prescribed in this chapter. (A) Every license or permit issued under this chapter is subject to the right, which is hereby expressly reserved, to suspend or revoke the same should the license holder or their agents, employees, representatives, or lessees directly or indirectly operate or maintain rental dwellings contrary to the provisions of this chapter or any other city code provisions, or any permit issued by the city or the laws of the State of Minnesota. (B) The license may be suspended or revoked by the City Council after written notice is sent the license holder specifying the ordinance or law violations with which they are charged. This notice shall also specify the date for hearing before the City Council, which shall not be less than ten days from the date of the notice. (C) At such hearing before the City Council, the license holder or their attorneys may submit information on their behalf that is relevant to the grounds for suspension or revocation. (D) After a hearing, the City Council may suspend or revoke the license if the Council deems it necessary to protect public health, safety or general welfare. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019)
Under Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.023, a rental housing license can be suspended or revoked when a license holder—or anyone acting on their behalf—operates rental dwellings in violation of city code, permit conditions, or Minnesota state law. Before any suspension or revocation takes effect, the City Council must send written notice to the license holder identifying the specific violations and scheduling a hearing at least ten days out. At that hearing, the license holder may present relevant information, and the Council may ultimately suspend or revoke the license if it determines doing so is necessary to protect public health, safety, or general welfare.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators holding a rental housing license under § 113.023 are expected to ensure that all agents, employees, and lessees maintain compliance with Dayton's city codes, permit conditions, and applicable Minnesota law, since violations by any of these parties can trigger suspension or revocation proceedings. A compliant operator typically keeps thorough records of property conditions and corrective actions taken, so that relevant information is readily available if a City Council hearing is scheduled. Upon receiving written notice of alleged violations under this section, license holders generally have at least ten days before the hearing and may appear with legal counsel to present their case to the Council.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 113.023 of Dayton's Rental Dwellings chapter establishes a formal process by which the City Council can suspend or revoke a landlord's rental housing license when rental dwellings are operated in violation of city or state requirements. Tenants who believe their housing conditions reflect ongoing code or permit violations may report concerns to the city, which can initiate the review process that leads to a Council hearing. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help residents understand how license revocation proceedings under this provision may relate to their housing situation and what options 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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