East Bethel, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 50 § 50-8
Prior to issuance of residential rental license
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(a) The septic system must pose no eminent threat to public health and have the capacity to serve the number of occupants of the rental unit. (b) The septic tank must have been pumped in the past three years and a copy of the pumping report shall be part of the application. If the report is not file with the city, the applicant will be requested to provide the report. (c) A permit application must be completed by the owner or owner's agent. (d) The permit fee must be paid. (e) The house, accessory buildings and the property must pass the residential rental inspection that is conducted by the City of East Bethel Building Department and meet all applicable state and city codes.
East Bethel Code of Ordinances ch. 50 § 50-8 establishes a set of prerequisites that must be satisfied before a residential rental license can be issued. These include demonstrating that the septic system is safe and adequately sized for the number of occupants, providing documentation that the septic tank has been pumped within the last three years, submitting a completed permit application with the required fee, and passing a property inspection conducted by the City of East Bethel Building Department to confirm compliance with applicable state and local codes. No rental license is granted until all of these conditions are met.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 50 § 50-8, operators of residential rental properties in East Bethel generally ensure their septic system is functioning safely and has sufficient capacity before applying for a license. Compliant operators maintain records of septic tank pumping performed within the prior three years and include a copy of the pumping report with their application. They also complete the permit application, pay the required fee, and arrange for the City of East Bethel Building Department to inspect the dwelling, accessory structures, and property to confirm that all applicable state and city codes are satisfied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 50 § 50-8 requires that a rental unit in East Bethel meet specific health, safety, and code standards—including a properly functioning septic system and a passed building inspection—before a residential rental license may be issued. Tenants who have concerns about whether a landlord holds a valid license, or about the condition of a septic system, may contact the City of East Bethel Building Department to inquire about inspection and licensing records. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain what options may be available when a rental unit appears to be operating without meeting the requirements of this provision.
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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