Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-150
Licensing standards; qualifications for licensure
Operative Text
The following minimum standards and conditions shall be met in order to hold a rental dwelling license under this article. Failure to comply with any of these standards and conditions shall be adequate grounds for denial, refusal to renew, revocation, or suspension of a rental dwelling license: (1) The licensee or applicant shall have paid the required license fee. (2) Rental dwelling units shall not exceed the maximum number of dwelling units permitted by city zoning regulations. (3) No rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit shall be over occupied or illegally occupied in violation of city zoning regulations or the property maintenance code. (4) The rental dwelling shall not have been used or converted to rooming units in violation of city zoning regulations. (5) The owner shall not allow weeds, vegetation, junk, debris, or rubbish to accumulate repeatedly on the exterior of the premises so as to create a nuisance condition. If the city is required to abate such nuisance conditions under this Code, or collect, gather up or haul solid waste more than three times during a period of 24 months or less, it shall be sufficient grounds to deny, revoke, suspend or refuse to renew a license. (6) The rental dwelling or any rental dwelling unit therein shall not be in substandard condition. (7) The licensee or applicant shall have paid the required initial inspection and re-inspection fees. (8) The licensee or their agent shall allow the building official, fire chief or authorized representative to perform a rental license review inspection(s). (9) There shall be no delinquent property taxes or assessments on the rental dwelling. (10) There is no active arrest warrant for a property maintenance code or zoning regulations violation pertaining to any property in which the licensee, applicant or property manager has a legal or equitable ownership interest or is involved in management or maintenance. (11) Any persons who has had an interest in two or more licenses revoked or canceled in Hopkins pursuant to this article or a combination of revocations or cancellations shall be ineligible to hold or have an interest in a rental dwelling license for a period of five years. (12) No new rental dwelling license shall be issued for the property during the pendency of adverse license action initiated. (13) The licensee or applicant must have a current, complete, and accurate rental dwelling application on file with the housing inspector.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-150 establishes a set of minimum standards that must be continuously met in order to obtain and keep a rental dwelling license in Hopkins. These standards cover a wide range of obligations, including payment of fees, compliance with zoning and property maintenance codes, absence of delinquent property taxes, and cooperation with inspection officials. Failure to satisfy any single standard can result in denial, non-renewal, suspension, or revocation of the rental dwelling license.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-150, compliant rental property operators generally keep license fees and inspection fees current, maintain accurate and up-to-date applications on file with the housing inspector, and ensure their properties remain free of zoning violations, substandard conditions, and delinquent taxes. Operators also typically allow the building official, fire chief, or their authorized representatives to conduct required rental license review inspections without obstruction. Repeated nuisance conditions—such as accumulating weeds, junk, or debris requiring city abatement more than three times within 24 months—can independently trigger adverse license action, so proactive exterior maintenance is a hallmark of compliant operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-150 establishes standards that landlords must meet to hold a valid rental dwelling license, which means tenants have an interest in whether their landlord remains in compliance. If a rental unit appears to be in substandard condition, illegally occupied, or otherwise out of compliance with the standards listed in this provision, tenants may consider contacting the Hopkins housing inspector or building official to report concerns. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help tenants understand what options may be available when a landlord's license is at risk or has been revoked.
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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