Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1240
Posting of license (Minneapolis Housing Code)
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Every current hotel license shall be conspicuously posted by the operator either at the hotel registration desk or in a public corridor or lobby. Said license shall be in a frame with a glass covering and shall remain posted at all times. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 78.050; Ord. of 8-10-73, § 2; Ord. of 8-29-74, § 1; Ord. No. 2018-073 , § 1, 12-7-18)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1240 requires that every hotel operating under a current license display that license in a visible, public location — either at the registration desk, in a corridor, or in a lobby. The license must be framed and covered with glass, and it must remain on display continuously, not just during certain hours or seasons. This rule is designed to ensure guests and the public can readily verify that a hotel is properly licensed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.1240, compliant hotel operators keep their current license mounted in a glass-covered frame and posted at all times in a conspicuous spot — typically the registration desk, a public corridor, or the lobby. Operators generally conduct routine checks to confirm the display has not been removed, obscured, or damaged. Keeping a replacement frame on hand and updating the posted license promptly upon renewal are practices consistent with continuous compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 244.1240 gives guests and the public the right to expect a hotel's current license to be visibly displayed in a framed, glass-covered format at the registration desk or in a public area at all times. If a license is absent or not properly displayed, that may indicate a compliance issue worth noting. Guests who observe a violation can report it to the City of Minneapolis, and tenant-rights or consumer-protection organizations can help explain what options may be available.
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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