Linwood Township, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. V § 8-334
Suspension and revocation
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A rental housing license may be suspended or revoked as follows: (1) General notification. A rental housing license may be suspended or revoked by the town board if the town board finds that the provisions of this article have been violated in regard to the rental dwelling for which the license was issued. Before any suspension or revocation occurs, the town shall notify the license holder in writing of the alleged violation and the license holder's right to a hearing regarding the proposed suspension as set forth in subsection (2) of this section. Notice shall be delivered in person or by mail to the permanent residential address listed on the license application, or the address used by the county auditor for mailing tax statements. This notice shall also specify the date for a hearing before the town board, which shall not be less than ten days from the date of the notice. (2) Hearing. At such hearing before the town board, the license holder or the license holder's attorney may submit and present evidence and witnesses on the license holder's behalf. (3) Notice of decision. After a hearing, the town board may suspend or revoke the license if the board finds that a violation of this article has occurred. Within ten days of the hearing the town clerk shall notify the license holder in writing of the town board's decision and the reasons therefor.
Under Linwood Township Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. V § 8-334, a rental housing license can be suspended or revoked by the town board when it determines that the rental housing article has been violated. Before any such action is taken, the license holder must receive written notice of the alleged violation and an opportunity to appear at a hearing, which cannot be scheduled fewer than ten days from the date of that notice. After the hearing, the town board issues a written decision—delivered within ten days—explaining whether the license is suspended, revoked, or left intact and the reasons for that outcome.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators holding a rental housing license in Linwood Township should be aware that under ch. 8, art. V § 8-334, the town board has authority to suspend or revoke a license upon finding an article violation. Compliant operators generally keep their permanent residential address current on the license application, since that is where official notices—including hearing dates—are delivered. Maintaining records of compliance with the rental housing article and being prepared to present evidence or retain an attorney for any hearing before the town board are practices consistent with responsible license management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Linwood Township Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. V § 8-334 establishes a formal process through which the town board can suspend or revoke a landlord's rental housing license when article violations are found. Tenants who believe their rental dwelling is being operated in violation of the rental housing article may bring concerns to the town, which can trigger the notice and hearing process described in this provision. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help tenants understand how this license-enforcement mechanism relates to their broader housing rights.
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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