Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1850
Provisional licenses (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
The director of regulatory services may issue a provisional license to the owner of a rental dwelling who has submitted an application and paid the license fee required by this article. A provisional license shall authorize the continued occupancy of rental dwelling units in actual existence on the effective date of this article, pending issuance of a rental dwelling license. A provisional license shall authorize the continued occupancy of dwelling units converted to rental usage after the effective date of this article, which shall be inspected pursuant to section 244.1870 of this article. A provisional license indicates only that the owner has submitted an application for a license and paid the required fee, and that the license shall be issued or denied after the building has been inspected for compliance with the minimum standards set forth in section 244.1855 of this article. A provisional license is not a determination that the building complies with the housing maintenance code or the minimum standards set forth in this article. As a condition of a provisional license or annual renewal of such license, the applicant shall sign a statement affirming that the licensee meets the standards of section 244.1910 , subsections (11) through (14).
Minneapolis Code § 244.1850 establishes a provisional rental license as a temporary authorization that allows rental units to remain occupied while a full license application is being processed. The provisional license confirms only that an owner has applied and paid the required fee — it is not a finding that the property meets housing maintenance or minimum standards under § 244.1855. Before a permanent license is issued or denied, the building must be inspected, and the applicant must affirm compliance with the conduct and management standards outlined in § 244.1910, subsections (11) through (14).
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 244.1850, operators seeking to rent property in Minneapolis generally submit a complete application and pay the required fee to the director of regulatory services to obtain a provisional license that keeps units legally occupied during the review period. Compliant operators understand that holding a provisional license does not mean the property has passed inspection or been found to meet the minimum standards of § 244.1855 — a full inspection still follows. As part of the provisional license or its annual renewal, operators sign a statement affirming that they meet the management and conduct standards set out in § 244.1910, subsections (11) through (14).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 244.1850 means that a landlord displaying a provisional license has not necessarily had the property inspected or certified as meeting Minneapolis's minimum housing standards under § 244.1855 — the provisional status simply reflects that an application is pending. Tenants who have concerns about whether a rental unit meets those minimum standards may contact the Minneapolis Department of Regulatory Services to inquire about the status of a property's inspection and licensing. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minneapolis housing ordinances can help residents understand what rights they may have if a full license is ultimately denied or if conditions fall short of the standards referenced in § 244.1850.
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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