Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1800
Definitions (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Words used in this article shall have the meanings ascribed in section 244.40 , unless otherwise defined herein. Appropriate action shall mean that action which a reasonable license holder would take based upon the facts and circumstances of each case so as to prevent a reoccurrence of a disorderly use. Interest in a rental dwelling license or provisional license shall include without limitation: (1) Future interest, reversionary interest, or legal or equitable ownership interest in whole or part in the associated real property; (2) Security interest or financial interest in the associated real property or operation thereof, such as being lender of money for the purchase of that property; and (3) Any right to control or manage the operation of the associated real property. For purposes of this chapter, unless the entity with a direct interest in the rental dwelling license or provisional license is a publicly-held corporation, all direct and indirect owners of a partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other recognized business association with an interest in a rental dwelling license or provisional license shall be considered to have the same interest as the partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other recognized business association itself. ( 90-Or-235 , § 6, 9-14-90; 99-Or-163 , § 1, 12-17-99; Ord. No. 2019-011 , § 1, 3-15-19)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1800 establishes the working definitions that govern the city's rental dwelling licensing article. Notably, it defines 'appropriate action' as what a reasonable license holder would do to prevent a disorderly use from recurring, and it broadly defines what counts as an 'interest' in a rental dwelling license to include ownership stakes, financial or security interests, and any right to control or manage the property. It also extends these interests to all direct and indirect owners of business entities—such as LLCs, partnerships, and corporations—unless the entity is a publicly-held corporation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.1800, operators of rental properties should be aware that the city interprets 'interest' in a rental dwelling license broadly, meaning that co-owners, investors, and anyone with management control over a property-holding entity may be treated as having the same licensing obligations as the entity itself. Compliant operators generally ensure that all parties with an ownership or financial stake in a rental property are properly disclosed and accounted for in licensing records. When a disorderly use situation arises, the standard applied is what a 'reasonable license holder' would do to prevent recurrence—meaning documented, proactive responses are characteristic of compliant operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 244.1800 is a definitions provision, meaning it shapes how the city interprets and enforces the broader rental licensing rules that protect tenants. Because the definition of 'interest' is broad, tenants may find it relevant when identifying who is responsible for a rental property—multiple parties, including investors or managers behind an LLC, can be held to the same licensing standards as the named license holder. Tenants who believe a property is being operated in violation of Minneapolis rental licensing rules can raise concerns with the city's licensing authority or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options under this chapter.
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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