Madison Lake, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 101 (2026) § 116.07
LICENSING OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY
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(A) Obtaining license. No person shall operate a residential rental property without first having obtained a license to do so from the city. (B) Property conforms. No operating license shall be issued, transferred as allowed under division (F) of this section, or renewed unless the residential rental property conforms to city ordinances and State of Minnesota laws, including but not limited to, the International Property Maintenance Code. (C) Verification of fees paid. The applicant(s) shall provide verification to the city that there are no delinquent property taxes, special assessments, interest, or city utility fees due upon the parcel of land to which the application relates. If the applicant(s) is unable to provide such certification, the rental license shall be denied. (D) Expiration. Rental licenses shall expire on the 30th day of October immediately following such issuance. (E) License fees . The annual license fee shall be established by Council resolution and due by the expiration date of the license. (F) License not transferable . Rental licenses may not be transferred without proper application being made to the City Clerk. Every person holding an operating license shall give notice in writing to the city within 5 business days after having legally conveyed or otherwise disposed of the legal control of any licensed property. Such notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of such residential rental property therein consistent with the provisions of the ordinances of the city and the State of Minnesota laws. In the event that an operating license is suspended or revoked by the City Council for just cause, it shall be unlawful for the owner or duly authorized agent to thereafter permit any new occupancies of vacant or vacated dwellings or dwelling units until such time as a valid operating license may be restored by the City Council. (G) Posting . All licensees must post on the rental premises a copy of their rental license. (H) Exemption. No rental license is required for an owner’s immediate family -- spouse, child, father, mother, brother, sister, stepchildren, legally adopted children, state-assigned foster children, or any combination of the above persons. (Ord. 236, passed 7-2-2007; Am. Ord. 2011-04, passed 3-21-2011; Am. Ord. 2024-05, passed 3-18-2024)
Madison Lake Ch. 101 Rental Health Standards § 116.07 establishes a mandatory licensing system for residential rental properties in the city. No one may operate a rental property without first obtaining a city-issued license, which must be renewed annually by October 30 and requires the property to comply with city ordinances, Minnesota state law, and the International Property Maintenance Code. Licenses cannot be freely transferred when ownership changes hands, and landlords must post a copy of the license on the rental premises; an exemption exists when the property is rented exclusively to the owner's immediate family members as defined in the ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Madison Lake Ch. 101 Rental Health Standards § 116.07, compliant operators secure a rental license from the city before placing any unit into service and renew it before the October 30 expiration date each year. They ensure the property meets all applicable code standards, confirm that no delinquent taxes, special assessments, or city utility fees are outstanding at the time of application or renewal, and display a copy of the current license on the rental premises. When a licensed property changes ownership or control, operators notify the City Clerk in writing within 5 business days and submit a proper transfer application rather than assuming the license carries over automatically.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Madison Lake Ch. 101 Rental Health Standards § 116.07 gives tenants a basis to verify that their landlord is operating legally — a valid, posted rental license is required for any non-exempt residential rental property in the city. If a license has been suspended or revoked, the ordinance prohibits the owner from filling vacant units until the City Council restores a valid license, which may be relevant context for tenants in affected properties. Tenants who believe a property is being operated without a required license can contact the city directly, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or raise the licensing status as a factor in any relevant housing complaint process.
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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