Edina, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XVIII § 10-726
Rental history
Operative Text
The City may consider the applicant's rental property management history when making the determination to issue or renew a rental license. An applicant that has a majority ownership interest or management role in other rental properties that are, or have been in the preceding five years, suspended, or revoked, will be ineligible for new or additional rental licenses for a period of five years from the suspension, or revocation. At the end of that five-year period of license ineligibility, upon reapplication the applicant must demonstrate to the issuing authority and the housing inspector that the applicant is willing and able to manage the property in a manner that is consistent with the public health, safety and welfare and in compliance with all applicable laws. An applicant who is denied a rental license will receive written notice of the denial, the reasons therefore and the procedure by which the applicant may request a hearing before the city council.
Under Edina City Code ch. 10, art. XVIII § 10-726, the City of Edina may weigh an applicant's rental property management history when deciding whether to issue or renew a rental license. Applicants who hold a majority ownership or management role in properties whose licenses have been suspended or revoked within the past five years are ineligible for new or additional licenses for five years from that action. After that ineligibility period, applicants must show they can manage property in compliance with applicable laws, and anyone denied a license receives written notice with reasons and appeal rights.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 10-726, operators seeking a rental license in Edina should be aware that the City reviews their full rental management history, including any suspensions or revocations across all properties where they hold a majority ownership or management role. A compliant operator generally maintains clean license records across their entire portfolio and, if returning after a period of ineligibility, prepares documentation demonstrating their ability to manage property in accordance with public health, safety, and welfare standards. Operators who receive a denial are entitled to written notice and may request a hearing before the city council.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 10-726 of the Edina City Code establishes that landlords with a history of suspended or revoked rental licenses may be barred from obtaining new licenses, which is one mechanism the City uses to promote responsible property management. Tenants who have concerns about whether their landlord holds a valid rental license can inquire with the City of Edina's licensing or housing inspection office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how license status may relate to habitability rights or other local protections.
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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