Good Thunder, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 151 (2026) § 151.10
CONDUCT ON LICENSED PREMISES
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(A) It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to take appropriate action following conduct by occupant(s) or guest(s) of the occupant(s) which is in violation of any of the following statutes: (1) M.S. §§ 609.75 through 609.76, as they may be amended from time to time, which prohibit gambling; (2) M.S. §§ 609.321 through 609.324, as they may be amended from time to time, which prohibit prostitution and acts relating thereto; (3) M.S. §§ 152.01 through 152.025 and 152.027, subd. 1 and 2, as they may be amended from time to time, which prohibit the unlawful sale, possession of and manufacturing of controlled substances; (4) M.S. § 340A.401, as it may be amended from time to time, which regulates the unlawful sale of alcoholic beverages; (5) M.S. § 609.33, as it may be amended from time to time, which prohibits owning, leasing, operating, managing, maintaining or conducting a disorderly house, or inviting or attempting to invite others to visit or remain in a disorderly house; and (6) M.S. § 609.72, as it may be amended from time to time, which prohibits disorderly conduct. (B) It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to take appropriate action to curb inappropriate actions of the tenant, occupants or guests of the property which are in violation of any ordinance of the city, including, but not limited to, noise ordinances and nuisance property ordinances. (C) The Police Chief, or his or her designee, shall be responsible for enforcing and the administration of this section. (D) Upon determination by the Police Chief, or his or her designee, that a licensed premises or a dwelling unit was involved in a violation of division (A) above, the Police Chief shall notify the licensee by certified mail of the violation and direct the licensee to take steps to prevent further violations. A copy of the notice shall be sent by first class mail to the occupant of the property. (E) Upon a second violation within 12 months of division (A) above, involving a guest or an occupant of a dwelling unit, the notice provided under this section shall require the licensee to submit a written report of the action taken to prevent further violations on the premises. This written report shall be submitted to the Police Chief within five days of the request of the report and shall detail all actions taken by the licensee in response to all notices regarding violations of this section within the preceding 12 months. If the licensee fails to comply with the requirements of division (A) above, the rental dwelling license for the individual dwelling may be denied, revoked, suspended or not renewed. An action to deny, revoke, suspend or not renew a license under this section shall be initiated by the Hearing Examination Board at the request of the Police Chief. (F) If a third or subsequent violation of division (A) above involving a guest of or an occupant of a dwelling unit occurs within 12 months after any two previous instances for which notices were sent to the licensee regarding the same dwelling unit, the rental dwelling license for the individual rental unit, may be denied, revoked, suspended or not renewed. An action to deny, revoke, suspend or not renew a license under this section shall be initiated by the Hearing Examination Board at the request of the Police Chief. (G) No adverse license action shall be imposed if the violation to this section occurred during the pendency of eviction proceedings (unlawful detainer) or within 30 days of notice given by the licensee to an occupant to vacate the premises, where the violation was related to conduct by that occupant, other occupants or the occupant’s guests. Eviction proceedings shall not be a bar to adverse license action, however, unless they are diligently pursued by the licensee. Further, an action to deny, revoke, suspend, nor not renew a license based upon violations of this section may be postponed or discontinued at any time if it appears that the licensee has taken appropriate measures which will prevent further violations to division (A) above. (H) A determination that the licensed premises or dwelling unit has been used in violation of division (A) above shall be made by the City Council upon substantial evidence to support such a determination. It shall not be necessary that criminal charges be brought to support a determination of violation to division (A) above, nor shall the facts of dismissal or acquittal of criminal charges operate as a bar to adverse license action under this section. (2001 Code, § 13.110) (Ord. 13, passed 6-2-2014)
Good Thunder Ch. 151 § 151.10 establishes that rental property licensees bear responsibility for responding to illegal or disorderly conduct—such as gambling, prostitution, controlled substance offenses, unlawful alcohol sales, and disorderly behavior—by occupants or their guests on licensed premises. The rule creates a graduated enforcement process: a first violation triggers a certified-mail notice, a second within 12 months requires the licensee to submit a written corrective-action report, and a third or subsequent violation within the same window can result in license denial, revocation, suspension, or non-renewal. Importantly, a license action can proceed on substantial evidence alone, even without a criminal conviction or pending charges against anyone involved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Good Thunder Ch. 151 § 151.10, compliant rental operators generally maintain documented procedures for responding promptly when notified by the Police Chief of a violation on their property, including keeping records of every corrective step taken. When a second violation notice arrives within a 12-month period, operators typically prepare and submit the required written report to the Police Chief within the five-day window, detailing all actions taken in response to prior notices. Operators who are actively and diligently pursuing eviction of a problem occupant may find that adverse license action is paused or discontinued under § 151.10(G), provided those proceedings are pursued without delay.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Good Thunder Ch. 151 § 151.10 requires that when the Police Chief sends a violation notice, a copy must also be mailed to the occupant of the affected dwelling unit, giving tenants formal notice of the allegation and the corrective steps being directed at the landlord. Tenants should be aware that the City Council can make a violation determination based on substantial evidence even if no criminal charges are filed or if charges are dismissed, which can affect the status of the rental license for their specific unit. Tenants who believe a violation notice is inaccurate or that their rights are affected by a potential license action may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Good Thunder's ordinances for guidance on available options.
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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