Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-191
Final determination; written decision
Operative Text
(a) The city council shall make findings based on the evidence and shall make a decision on the recommendation to revoke, suspend, deny, or non-renew a license based on the findings. (b) The city council shall issue a written decision regarding the recommendation of the building official, fire chief or authorized representative within 30 days following the date of the hearing and shall notify the appellant of the decision by first class mail with a duplicate copy to the building official, fire chief or authorized representative. The decision shall specify the rental dwelling unit to which it applies, the duration of the revocation, suspension, denial or non-renewal, and the conditions that must be met before the license may be reissued or reinstated. A copy of the notice will also be sent to the rental unit addressed general to "renter or current occupant" and include materials necessary to assist the renter in understanding the impact of the decision. (c) Thereafter, and until a license is reissued or reinstated, the rental dwelling units affected may not be rented or occupied.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-191, when the city council decides to revoke, suspend, deny, or not renew a rental license, it must issue a written decision within 30 days of the hearing. That decision must spell out which rental unit is affected, how long the action lasts, and what conditions must be satisfied before a license can be restored. Once the decision is issued, the affected rental units cannot legally be rented or occupied until the license is reissued or reinstated, and both the appellant and current occupants must be notified by mail.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-191 establishes a clear post-hearing timeline and notification process that compliant rental operators track closely. A property owner whose license is subject to revocation, suspension, denial, or non-renewal should expect a written decision within 30 days of the hearing, delivered by first class mail. During any period when a license has been revoked or suspended under this section, compliant operators do not rent or allow occupancy of the affected units until the license is formally reissued or reinstated and all stated conditions have been met.
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 § 20-191 entitles current occupants of an affected rental unit to receive a mailed copy of the city council's written decision, along with materials explaining what the decision means for them. If a rental license is revoked, suspended, denied, or not renewed, the unit legally cannot be rented or occupied until the license is restored, which can directly affect a tenant's housing situation. Tenants who receive such a notice may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or the City of Hopkins to understand what options and resources are available to them.
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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