Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-194
Continuing duty of owner regarding occupied units
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Revocation, suspension, denial, or non-renewal of a license shall not excuse the owner from compliance with all terms of this section for as long as any rental dwelling units in the building are occupied.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-194 establishes that a rental property owner's obligations under the relevant section of the ordinance do not end simply because their license has been revoked, suspended, denied, or not renewed. As long as any unit in the building remains occupied by tenants, the owner must continue to meet all requirements set out in that section. The rule closes a potential loophole by which a loss of licensure might otherwise be used to justify non-compliance with housing standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-194, operators of rental properties in Hopkins should understand that a change in license status—whether a revocation, suspension, denial, or non-renewal—does not relieve them of their ongoing duties under this section of the ordinance. Compliant operators continue to maintain all required standards for occupied units regardless of the status of their rental license. Property managers generally document their continued compliance efforts even during any period when licensure is in question.
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 § 20-194 means that tenants living in a building whose owner has lost or been denied a rental license retain the same protections they would otherwise have under this section of the ordinance. An owner cannot point to a lapse in licensure as a reason to stop meeting their obligations to occupied units. Tenants who believe an owner is failing to meet these continuing duties may consider contacting the Hopkins city government, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring whether the violation can be raised in a relevant legal or administrative proceeding.
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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