Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1125
Dwelling units in same building (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
An applicant who operates one (1) or more residential dwelling units in the same building or structure containing a lodging establishment shall be required to hold a rental dwelling license for those dwelling units as well as the license required in this chapter. (2006-Or-073, § 17 , 6-30-06)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1125 addresses buildings that contain both a lodging establishment and residential dwelling units. Under this rule, any operator running such a mixed-use building must hold two separate licenses: the lodging-establishment license required by the chapter and a rental dwelling license covering the residential units. The provision closes a potential gap that might otherwise allow residential tenants in lodging-adjacent buildings to go without the protections tied to rental dwelling licensure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.1125, operators who run a lodging establishment and also rent out residential dwelling units within the same building or structure must obtain and maintain a rental dwelling license in addition to their lodging license. Compliant operators typically track both license types separately, ensure each is current before renting any unit, and keep documentation on-site or readily available for inspection. Failing to hold the required rental dwelling license for those units can expose an operator to licensing violations under the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 244.1125 means that if you live in a residential dwelling unit inside a building that also operates as a lodging establishment, your landlord is required to hold a rental dwelling license specifically covering your unit. Tenants can verify whether a rental dwelling license is in place by checking with the City of Minneapolis or its licensing division, and an unlicensed unit may be raised as a concern in a complaint or enforcement proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can help residents understand what remedies or defenses may be available when a landlord has not complied with dual-licensing requirements under this provision.
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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