Maple Grove, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-396

Resident agent required

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Operative Text

Maple Grove, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-396
(a) No license shall be issued or renewed for a nonresident owner of rental units (one who does not reside within the Counties of Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott, Washington, Sherburne, or Wright) unless such owner designates in writing to the compliance official the name of their resident agent (a person who does reside within the counties referred to in this section) who is responsible for maintenance and upkeep and who is legally constituted and empowered to:
(1) Receive service of notice of violation of the provisions of the city ordinances;
(2) Receive orders and to institute remedial action to effect such orders; and
(3) Accept all service of process pursuant to law.
The compliance official shall be notified in writing of any change of the resident agent within ten days.
(b) A nonresident owner must maintain a resident agent at all times. The owner of two or more rental properties in the city must employ or engage a professional rental management agent as resident agent. The name and contact information of the resident agent must be disclosed at the time of licensing and current, updated information must be supplied to the city immediately if any change in resident agent occurs. If, upon discovery, a nonresident owner of rental units no longer has a resident agent or has not notified the compliance official of changes of resident agent, the license may be subject to provisional licensure, until such time as the noncompliance has been remedied, or revocation.
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Plain English

Maple Grove Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-396 requires that rental property owners who live outside a defined nine-county metro area designate a local 'resident agent' who lives within those counties before a rental license can be issued or renewed. This agent must be legally authorized to receive legal notices, violation orders, and service of process on the owner's behalf. Owners of two or more rental properties in the city must specifically use a professional rental management agent in this role, and any change in agent must be reported to the city promptly.

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For Property Managers

Under Maple Grove Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-396, nonresident owners — those living outside Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott, Washington, Sherburne, or Wright counties — typically designate a qualifying resident agent in writing to the compliance official before applying for or renewing a rental license. Compliant operators keep the city's records current by reporting any agent change immediately, and those owning two or more city rental properties engage a professional rental management company or agent to fulfill this role. Failure to maintain a valid resident agent or to timely report changes can expose a license to provisional status or revocation.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Maple Grove Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-396 means that tenants renting from an out-of-area landlord should have access to a locally based resident agent who is authorized to receive legal notices and take action on maintenance or code-violation orders. If a tenant cannot identify a current resident agent or believes the landlord is operating without one, they may contact the city's compliance official to inquire about the property's licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Maple Grove ordinances can help tenants understand what options are generally available when a landlord appears to be out of compliance with this requirement.

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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