Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-151
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A license application shall be submitted to the building official, fire chief or authorized representative on forms furnished by the city and must contain the following information: (1) Name, address, email and telephone number of the owner of the rental dwelling units. This is the address that all future correspondence from the city will be sent to. The owner shall indicate if the owner is a corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship. (2) Name, address, and telephone number of any owner's agent responsible for the management of the rental dwelling units. (3) Street address of the rental dwelling units. (4) Number and type of dwelling units, including number of sleeping rooms. (5) The owner shall certify compliance with the requirement for conducting background checks on perspective tenants. (6) The owner shall certify compliance with the requirement to include disorderly behavior lease provisions.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-151 establishes what information must be included when applying for a rental dwelling license in Hopkins. The application, submitted to the building official or fire chief, must identify the property owner and any management agent, describe the rental units, and include certifications that the owner conducts background checks on prospective tenants and includes disorderly behavior clauses in leases. This provision sets the baseline disclosure and certification requirements that trigger the licensing process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-151, compliant rental property operators submit a completed application on city-provided forms to the building official or fire chief, supplying accurate contact information for both the owner and any management agent. Operators also provide the property address, a description of all dwelling units including sleeping rooms, and certify that their practices include background screening of prospective tenants and disorderly behavior provisions in lease agreements. Keeping owner contact details current is important, as the city uses the address on file for all future correspondence.
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 § 20-151 requires landlords to certify, as part of the licensing process, that they conduct background checks on prospective tenants and include disorderly behavior provisions in their leases. Tenants who believe a landlord is operating without a required license, or who have questions about whether these certifications were made, may contact the Hopkins building official or fire chief's office to inquire about a property's license status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Hopkins rental regulations can also help residents understand what these requirements mean for their housing situation.
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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