North Oaks, Minn., City Ordinances ch. 114 (2026) § 114.50
General Licensing Provisions
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§ 114.50. GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS.
(A) Scope of Authority. The City has the authority to exercise its licensing powers under this
Ordinance, including the power to issue, renew, deny, revoke, and suspend licenses.
(B) Investigations. The City is empowered to conduct any and all investigations to verify the
information on applications submitted under this Ordinance.
(C) Scope of Rental. The Owner must rent, let or let occupy the entire Rental Dwelling. Single
family homes must be let in their entirety. Rental Dwellings that are townhomes or condominiums
must be let in their entirety, to the extent that the Owner has title or right. MFDs, such as apartment
buildings, must let each Rental Dwelling.
(D) Provisional Licenses. Upon application and approval by the City Administrator, the City
may grant a provisional license for a Rental Dwelling to an Owner that is already occupied when this
Ordinance becomes effective. A provisional license gives the Owner 30 days to comply with this
Ordinance and allows the occupants to remain in the Rental Dwelling during the thirty (30) day period.North Oaks City Ordinances Ch. 114 § 114.50 establishes the city's authority to issue, renew, deny, revoke, and suspend rental property licenses, and empowers the city to investigate the accuracy of license applications. The provision also specifies that rental dwellings—whether single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, or units within multi-family buildings—must be rented out in their entirety rather than in partial portions. Additionally, a provisional license option exists for properties already occupied when the ordinance took effect, giving owners a 30-day window to come into compliance while allowing existing occupants to remain.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 114.50, compliant rental property operators in North Oaks ensure that their entire dwelling unit—not just a portion of it—is made available to tenants, whether the property is a single-family home, townhome, condominium, or apartment unit. Operators also maintain accurate and verifiable information on all license applications, since the city holds authority to investigate submitted materials. Owners whose properties were already occupied when the ordinance became effective may apply to the City Administrator for a provisional license, which provides a 30-day period to achieve full compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 114.50 of the North Oaks City Ordinances establishes that tenants renting a single-family home, townhome, condominium, or apartment unit are entitled to the use of the entire dwelling, not merely a portion of it. Tenants may also be aware that the city has the authority to verify landlord license applications and to take licensing actions—including revocation or suspension—against non-compliant owners. Tenants who have questions about whether their landlord holds a valid license or is operating within the scope of this ordinance may contact the City of North Oaks directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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