Elk River, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. III § 30-200
Display of license; fees
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Rental dwelling licenses issued under this article must be conspicuously posted in a frame with a transparent cover in a public corridor or front entrance of rental dwellings with four or more units. All owners must produce a copy of the rental dwelling license upon demand of a prospective tenant or city official. (1) License fees . a. Fees established and due date . Rental dwelling license fees and reinstatement fees shall be set by the city council and shall be due with submission of a new or renewal application. b. Filing due date and penalty . If a renewal application is made less than 30 days before the beginning date of the renewal license period applied for, then the fee shall be accompanied by an additional amount equal to 100 percent of such license fee. The additional amount shall be a penalty for a late application. In no case shall there be a lapse in the rental dwelling license period.
Under Elk River Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. III § 30-200, rental dwelling licenses must be visibly posted in a framed, transparent-covered display in a public corridor or front entrance of any rental property with four or more units, and all owners must provide a copy of the license on request from a prospective tenant or city official. License fees are set by the city council and are due when a new or renewal application is submitted. If a renewal application is filed fewer than 30 days before the start of the new license period, an additional penalty equal to 100% of the license fee is charged — effectively doubling the fee — though the license period itself must remain continuous without any lapse.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Elk River Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. III § 30-200 generally keep the rental dwelling license posted in a proper frame with a transparent cover in a publicly accessible corridor or front entrance for properties with four or more units, and maintain a readily accessible copy to hand over whenever a prospective tenant or city official requests one. Compliant operators track their license renewal period carefully and submit renewal applications at least 30 days before the new period begins to avoid the 100% late-penalty surcharge. Staying ahead of the renewal deadline also ensures the required continuity of the license period, since § 30-200 does not permit any gap in coverage.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Elk River Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. III § 30-200, prospective tenants have an explicit right to request and receive a copy of the property's rental dwelling license from the owner before entering into a tenancy. If a license is not posted as required in a building with four or more units, or if an owner refuses to produce a copy on demand, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe this rule is not being followed may consider contacting the relevant Elk River city department, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or raising the issue as part of any applicable housing complaint process.
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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