Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1045
License required (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
(a) Every person who operates, maintains, or holds out to the public that he or she operates or maintains, a lodging establishment, shall first obtain a license as required by this article. (b) Operation without a license prohibited. No person shall operate, maintain, or hold out to the public that he or she operates or maintains, a lodging establishment, without a valid license issued under this article. (c) Exceptions. No lodging establishment license shall be required for any lodging establishment holding a health care license issued by the Minnesota Department of Health. ( 2006-Or-073 , § 7, 6-30-06)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1045 establishes that any person or entity operating or publicly representing that they operate a lodging establishment within the city must hold a valid license issued under the applicable article. Operating without such a license is explicitly prohibited. The sole exception applies to lodging establishments that already hold a health care license issued by the Minnesota Department of Health, which are exempt from this local licensing requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.1045, compliant lodging establishment operators secure and maintain a valid city-issued license before opening to the public or advertising their services. This applies not only to active operations but also to any public representation of operating a lodging establishment, meaning marketing or listing a property can trigger the requirement even before guests arrive. Operators who hold a Minnesota Department of Health health care license should confirm whether their facility qualifies for the exemption outlined in subsection (c).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 244.1045 requires that any lodging establishment operating in the city hold a valid license, giving tenants and guests a basis to verify whether their housing provider is operating lawfully. If a lodging establishment appears to be operating without a license, residents may raise this as a concern with the relevant Minneapolis licensing or regulatory authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minneapolis housing regulations can help individuals understand what options may be available when a provider appears to be out of compliance with § 244.1045.
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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