North Saint Paul, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 15 (2026) § 155.03
REVOCATION, DENIAL OR NON-RENEWAL OF LICENSE
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(A) Revocation, denial or non-renewal. The city may revoke, deny or decline to renew any license issued under this chapter for part or all of a rental dwelling upon any of the following grounds: (1) Failure of a dwelling to conform to applicable statutory and code requirements; (2) Failure by licensee to comply with any provision of this chapter, including § 155.04 ; (3) Commission of a felony related to the licensed activity by the licensee or agent. (4) The city will provide notice and a hearing prior to the revocation, denial or non-renewal of a license. (B) Notice. At least five days before the hearing, the city shall provide written notice in person or by certified mail to an owner whose license is subject to revocation, denial or non-renewal. The notice shall specify: (1) The time and place of the hearing; (2) A statement of the charges; (3) The facts supporting the grounds for the charges; and (4) The applicant's right to be present and represented by counsel. (C) Hearing. (1) If the city makes a determination that it will be revoking, denying or not renewing a license, the City Council shall conduct a hearing on the matter. The hearing shall be scheduled to occur at the next regular City Council meeting, subject to the notice time requirement set forth above. (2) At the hearing, the City Council shall hear all relevant evidence and arguments and shall review all testimony, documents and other evidence submitted. The owner shall have the opportunity to address the City Council at the hearing. (3) After the hearing is concluded, the City Council shall make its decision on whether to revoke, deny or not renew the license. The City Council shall provide written findings of fact, citations to any ordinances or regulations that have been violated, and a statement of action taken. (D) No occupancy. If a license is revoked, denied or not renewed by the City Council, it shall be unlawful for the owner to thereafter permit the occupancy of the rental dwelling. A notice of the action shall be posted by the Fire Chief on the rental dwelling in order to prevent any further occupancy. No person shall reside in, occupy or cause to be occupied that rental dwelling until a license is obtained by the owner. (E) Appeal. An owner may appeal the decision of the City Council as allowed under state law. (Ord. 746, passed 12-15-2015)
North Saint Paul Ch. 15 § 155.03 establishes the process by which the city may revoke, deny, or decline to renew a rental dwelling license. Grounds include code violations, failure to comply with chapter requirements, or a licensee's felony conviction related to the licensed activity. Before any such action takes effect, the city must provide written notice and conduct a City Council hearing, after which the council issues written findings. If a license is ultimately revoked or not renewed, the dwelling may not be occupied until a new license is obtained.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 155.03, rental property operators in North Saint Paul are expected to maintain dwellings in compliance with applicable codes and all provisions of Ch. 15, including § 155.04, to avoid triggering license revocation proceedings. A compliant operator keeps records that can be presented at a City Council hearing and ensures that any agents acting on their behalf do not engage in felony conduct related to the rental activity. Operators who receive a written notice of a revocation hearing—delivered at least five days in advance—generally review the stated charges and supporting facts carefully, and may appear with legal counsel to address the City Council.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 155.03 provides tenants with an indirect but important protection: if a landlord's license is revoked or not renewed, it becomes unlawful for the owner to permit continued occupancy, and the Fire Chief is required to post a notice on the dwelling. Tenants in a dwelling subject to these proceedings may wish to monitor City Council meeting agendas, where hearings on license revocations are scheduled, to stay informed about the status of their housing. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with North Saint Paul's rental licensing rules under Ch. 15 can help residents understand what options may be available when a dwelling's license status is in question.
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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