North Mankato, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 151.07
ACTION ON APPLICATION FOR RENTAL LICENSE
Operative Text
Upon receipt of a completed application and payment of all license fees, the City Clerk, or his or her designee, shall issue a license to the applicant for the specified property. All residential rental property in North Mankato must obtain a license by January 1, 2003. Such licenses will be valid for a period of 1 year unless canceled or revoked pursuant to this chapter. From January 1, 2004, forward, all licensees will be required to obtain annual renewal of their residential rental licenses on or before January 1 of each year. If by January 1 of each year, a rental license has not been renewed, a $100 reinstatement fee for each property will be charged in addition to the annual license fee. (Ord. 234, passed 12-1-2003; Am. Ord. 264, passed 11-21-2005; Am. Ord. 34, 4th Series, passed 1-18-2011; Am. Ord. 43, 4th Series, passed 1-17-2012; Am. Ord. 63, 4th Series, passed 1-5-2015)
North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.07 establishes a mandatory licensing system for all residential rental properties in the city. Once a completed application and required fees are submitted, the City Clerk issues a one-year license for the specified property. Licenses must be renewed annually by January 1 each year, and any renewal not completed by that deadline triggers a $100 reinstatement fee per property, on top of the standard annual license fee.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.07, compliant rental property operators maintain a current license for each residential rental property they own and submit renewal applications along with all required fees before January 1 of each year. Operators who miss the January 1 renewal deadline face a $100 reinstatement fee per property in addition to the regular annual license fee. Keeping a calendar reminder well ahead of the deadline and confirming receipt of renewal by the City Clerk's office are practices commonly associated with staying in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.07 requires that every residential rental property in the city hold a valid, annually renewed license issued by the City Clerk. Tenants can inquire with the City Clerk's office to confirm whether a rental property holds a current license, as an unlicensed property may indicate a compliance issue on the landlord's part. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing authorities can provide general information about what options may be available when a rental property is found to be operating without the required license.
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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