Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 13 (2026) § 4-13-8
LICENSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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A. No dwelling or dwelling unit required to be licensed under this chapter may be let for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days. B. The license holder shall designate a property representative and provide the city with twenty-four (24) hour contact information for that individual. The property representative is required to reside within seventy-five (75) miles of the municipal boundary of Inver Grove Heights and shall be authorized to act on the license holder's behalf in responding to city staff regarding property maintenance, criminal activity, or other license-related matters affecting the rental dwelling. Licensees are responsible for the acts or omissions of their managers, property representatives, and agents as they pertain to the rental dwelling. C. All new and renewed tenant leases for dwelling units in multiple family buildings shall include a crime-free multi-housing lease addendum in a form provided by the city to be signed by the tenant. A copy of any and all leases and lease addendums shall be made available to the city upon request. D. The licensee must notify the city in writing of any changes to the information provided on a rental license application, including, but not limited to, owners, the property management company, property managers, and the property representative. E. The licensee must maintain a current register of tenants and other persons who have a lawful right to occupy rental dwellings or rental dwelling units. The register must be available for inspection by city staff at all times. F. The licensee must ensure that every rental dwelling and rental dwelling unit and the property on which the rental dwelling is located is maintained in compliance with all city code requirements and state laws including the following: 1. Building Code ( Title 9, Chapter 1 ); 2. Zoning Code (Title 10); 3. Animal Control ( Title 5, Chapter 4 ); 4. Fire Prevention Code ( Title 9, Chapter 2 ); 5. Property Nuisances ( Title 5, Chapter 9 ); 6. Miscellaneous Offenses ( Title 5, Chapter 5 ); 7. International Property Maintenance Code. ( Title 9, Chapter 1 ) (Ord. 1517, 11-10-2025)
Inver Grove Heights Ch. 13 Rental License § 4-13-8 establishes a set of operating conditions that apply to all licensed rental properties in the city. Among other requirements, the rule prohibits rentals shorter than 30 consecutive days, mandates that a locally accessible property representative be on call around the clock, and requires that crime-free lease addenda be included in leases for multi-family units. Licensees must also keep tenant registers available for city inspection and ensure the property meets a range of city and state codes, from building and fire prevention standards to zoning and animal control rules.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4-13-8, compliant rental operators in Inver Grove Heights generally keep a designated property representative who lives within 75 miles of the city and can be reached 24 hours a day, and they promptly notify the city in writing whenever ownership, management, or representative information changes. Operators of multi-family buildings attach the city-provided crime-free lease addendum to every new and renewed lease and retain copies available for city review on request. Licensees also maintain an up-to-date tenant register accessible to city staff at all times and verify that the property continuously meets the building, zoning, fire, nuisance, and other codes enumerated in § 4-13-8(F).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4-13-8 of the Inver Grove Heights rental licensing chapter establishes baseline protections tied to how a licensed rental must be operated, including a prohibition on lease terms shorter than 30 days and a requirement that landlords keep the property in compliance with building, fire, and property maintenance codes. Tenants who believe a landlord is failing to meet these licensing conditions — such as not maintaining the property to code — may contact the City of Inver Grove Heights to report a potential violation, as city staff have inspection authority under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help clarify what remedies may be available when a landlord's non-compliance with § 4-13-8 affects living conditions.
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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