Isanti, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 253 (2026) § 253-12
Nontransferability of license (Isanti Rental Dwellings)
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No license shall be transferable to another person or to another rental dwelling. Every person holding a rental dwelling license shall give notice in writing to the City within 30 calendar days after having legally transferred or otherwise disposed of the legal control of any licensed residential building and/or rental dwelling unit. Such notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of such dwelling or dwellings.
Under Isanti, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 253 § 253-12, a rental dwelling license is tied to both the specific property and the specific license holder — it cannot be handed off to a new owner or moved to a different property. When ownership or legal control of a licensed rental property changes hands, the outgoing license holder must notify the City in writing within 30 calendar days of that transfer. That written notice must identify the incoming owner or controller by name and address.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to ch. 253 § 253-12 generally ensure that a rental dwelling license is never assumed to carry over automatically when a property is sold or otherwise transferred. A compliant property owner or manager submits written notice to the City within 30 calendar days of any transfer of legal control, including the successor's full name and address. The incoming owner or manager typically pursues a new license in their own name rather than relying on the prior holder's license.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 253-12 of Isanti's rental dwelling ordinance means that a landlord who sells or transfers control of a rental property is required to notify the City within 30 days, and the new owner must obtain their own license. If a tenant suspects that a property is being operated without a valid license following a change in ownership, they may contact the City of Isanti to inquire about the property's licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options may be available when a rental property changes hands.
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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