Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-193
Effect of revocation, suspension, denial, or non-renewal
Operative Text
If a license is revoked, suspended, denied or not renewed by the city council, it shall be unlawful for the owner or the owner's agent to thereafter permit the occupancy of the then vacant or, thereafter vacated, rental dwelling units, until such time as a valid rental license is obtained for the rental dwelling units. Issuance of a new license after revocation, suspension, denial or non-renewal shall be made in the manner provided for in subdivision I of division 2 of this article.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-193 establishes what happens when a rental license is revoked, suspended, denied, or not renewed by the city council. Under this rule, any rental dwelling units that are vacant at the time of the licensing action—or that become vacant afterward—cannot be re-occupied until a valid rental license is obtained. The provision also specifies that any new license issued following such an action must follow the application process outlined in subdivision I of division 2 of the same article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-193, property owners and managers whose rental licenses have been revoked, suspended, denied, or not renewed are generally expected to keep affected units vacant and unoccupied until a valid license is secured. Compliant operators typically track the licensing status of each unit carefully and avoid entering into new leases or allowing move-ins during any period without a valid license. When pursuing reinstatement, operators generally follow the reapplication procedures set out in subdivision I of division 2 of article III.
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 III § 20-193 means that if a landlord's rental license has been revoked, suspended, denied, or not renewed, it is unlawful for the owner to allow new occupancy of vacant units without first obtaining a valid license. Tenants who believe a landlord may be renting a unit in violation of this provision can look into filing a complaint with the City of Hopkins or raising the licensing issue through appropriate local channels. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Hopkins municipal code may be able to help clarify what options are available under this section.
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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