East Bethel, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 50 § 50-5
License fees
Operative Text
(a) The license fees shall be established by resolution. The license fee shall be collected for each building and unit in a rental dwelling. (b) Except in the first year of the program, if an application for a license is made after January 1, a late fee as established by resolution, will be added to the initial license fee. For each subsequent 30-day period an additional late fee will be imposed.
East Bethel Code of Ordinances ch. 50 § 50-5 establishes that rental dwelling license fees are set by city resolution and are assessed for each building and each individual unit. Applications submitted after January 1 of any year (other than the program's first year) are subject to a late fee, also set by resolution, on top of the base license fee. That late fee compounds, with an additional charge added for every subsequent 30-day period the application remains outstanding.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 50 § 50-5, compliant rental property operators obtain their license before January 1 each year to avoid late fees, which are layered on top of the base fee for every 30-day period of delay. Because both the base fee and the late fee amounts are set by city resolution, operators generally monitor East Bethel's current fee schedule to budget accurately for each building and unit they own. Keeping renewal deadlines on a calendar and confirming the applicable fee amounts with the city before the new year are practices associated with staying in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 50-5 of the East Bethel Code of Ordinances requires landlords to hold a valid license for each rental building and unit, with fees paid on time each year. If a landlord has not obtained or renewed the required license, tenants may have grounds to raise that non-compliance in relevant proceedings or to inquire with East Bethel's local licensing or housing authority about the status of a property's license. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with East Bethel's rental licensing program can help renters understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be operating without a current license.
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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