North Oaks, Minn., City Ordinances ch. 114 (2026) § 114.40
Applicability and Exemptions
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§ 114.40. APPLICABILITY AND EXEMPTIONS.
(A) The provisions of this Ordinance must apply to all Rental Dwellings, including rented
single family Dwellings, Multi-Family Dwelling Units within Dwellings, as well as to rented
condominiums, rented townhouses and lease hold cooperative Dwelling Units, as those terms are
defined in Minn. Statute Section 273.124, Subd. 6, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 515A, Minnesota law
and the City's municipal code.
(B) The following persons or entities are exempt from the requirement of obtaining a license for
a Rental Dwelling: facilities subject to licensing under Minn. Stat 144, such as nursing homes, board
and care homes. Also exempt are rental units maintained by a 50lc (3) corporation pursuant to a
planned unit development agreement in force between the non-profit corporation and the City.
However, the aforesaid exempt persons or entities must comply with Section 114.120 herein.
(Ord. 121 passed 8-11-2016; Am. Ord. 125 passed 5-11-2017; Am. Ord. 137 passed 11-10-2021).North Oaks City Ordinances Ch. 114 § 114.40 establishes that the city's rental property regulations apply broadly to virtually all types of rental housing, including single-family homes, multi-family units, condominiums, townhouses, and leasehold cooperative dwelling units. Certain facilities—such as nursing homes, board and care homes licensed under Minnesota Statute 144, and rental units operated by 501(c)(3) nonprofits under a planned unit development agreement with the city—are exempt from the licensing requirement specifically. Even those exempt parties, however, must still comply with the standards set out in § 114.120 of the same ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 114.40 of the North Oaks rental property ordinance, operators of most residential rental properties—regardless of property type—are subject to the city's licensing and regulatory framework. Landlords who believe they may qualify for an exemption, such as those operating under a nonprofit planned unit development agreement, should be aware that the exemption covers only the licensing requirement and that compliance with § 114.120 remains mandatory for all exempt parties. Compliant operators typically confirm their property's classification early and maintain records demonstrating adherence to all applicable sections of Ch. 114.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 114.40 of North Oaks City Ordinances Ch. 114 means that tenants renting virtually any type of residential dwelling in North Oaks—from a single-family home to a condominium or townhouse—are covered by the city's rental property regulations. If a tenant believes their landlord is not complying with the ordinance's requirements, they may consider contacting the City of North Oaks directly to inquire about licensing status or raise a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minnesota municipal housing law can also help renters understand what protections apply to their specific housing type 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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