Grand Rapids, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 28 (2026) § 28-32
Resident Agent Required
Operative Text
No registration permit shall be issued or renewed for a nonresident owner of a rental unit unless such owner designates in writing in the permit application the name of a local resident agent who is responsible for management, maintenance and upkeep of the unit(s) and who is authorized to receive service of notice of ordinance violations, orders or process pursuant to law. The resident agent must reside within a four-hour drive of the corporate city limits of the City of Grand Rapids. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 21-02-01 on 2/22/2021
Grand Rapids Ch. 28 § 28-32 requires that any nonresident owner of a rental unit name a local resident agent in writing before a registration permit can be issued or renewed. This designated agent must live within a four-hour drive of Grand Rapids city limits and is responsible for management, maintenance, and upkeep of the rental property. The agent also serves as the authorized point of contact for receiving notices of ordinance violations, orders, or legal process on the owner's behalf.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Grand Rapids Ch. 28 § 28-32, nonresident rental property owners must identify a qualifying resident agent on every permit application and renewal — skipping this step means the permit will not be issued or renewed. Compliant operators typically confirm that their designated agent lives within a four-hour drive of Grand Rapids, document that designation in writing, and keep the agent's contact information current with the city. Because the agent is the official recipient of violation notices and legal process, owners generally ensure the agent is reachable and prepared to act on any communications from the city.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Grand Rapids Ch. 28 § 28-32 gives tenants an indirect protection: their landlord's registration permit depends on having a locally accessible agent who is responsible for management and maintenance and who can receive official notices. If a nonresident owner appears to lack a properly designated resident agent, tenants may raise this as a concern when reporting housing conditions to the city, since permit compliance is tied to this requirement. Tenant-rights organizations in the Grand Rapids area can help residents understand how this provision interacts with other rental housing protections and what options may be available.
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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