Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-152
License not transferable
Operative Text
No operating license shall be transferable to another person or to another rental dwelling. Every person holding an operating license shall give notice in writing to the city within five business days after having legally transferred or otherwise disposed of the legal control of any licensed rental dwelling. Such notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of such rental dwelling.
Under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-152, an operating license for a rental dwelling is tied to both the specific person who holds it and the specific property it covers — it cannot be handed off to a new owner or moved to a different rental unit. When a licensed rental dwelling changes hands or control, the outgoing license holder is required to notify the city in writing within five business days. That written notice must identify the incoming owner or controller by name and address.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-152 means that a compliant rental property operator does not assume that an existing operating license carries over when a property is sold, transferred, or otherwise conveyed — the new party in control must obtain their own license. The outgoing license holder generally submits written notice to the city within five business days of the transfer, including the successor's full name and address. Operators who are acquiring a rental dwelling typically confirm that a fresh license application is in order before assuming control.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-152 establishes that when a rental dwelling changes ownership or control, the outgoing operator is obligated to notify the city in writing within five business days — meaning tenants have a basis to expect that the city is kept informed of who is responsible for a licensed property at all times. If a property appears to be operating under a transferred or otherwise invalid license after a change in ownership, tenants may consider contacting the relevant city licensing or housing office to inquire about the property's current license status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Excelsior's rental licensing rules can help explain what options may be available when a property's licensing compliance is in question.
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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