Northfield, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-133
Order to vacate
Operative Text
If the city council revokes a rental license, the city council must order the vacation of the property within seven days, unless a shorter period is required to protect the life and safety of the occupants or a longer period is required up to 60 days. The city council order shall state the time by which the property must be vacated and such order shall be served on all parties listed in section 14-130 and posted at or upon each entrance to the building within 24 hours of the city council action approving the order.
Under Northfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-133, when the city council revokes a rental license it must simultaneously issue an order requiring occupants to vacate the property. The standard deadline for vacating is seven days, though the council may shorten that window if there is an immediate threat to life or safety, or extend it up to 60 days if circumstances warrant. The order must specify the exact vacate date, be served on all parties identified in § 14-130, and be posted at every building entrance within 24 hours of the council's approval.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 14-133, a rental license revocation triggers a mandatory vacate order, so operators whose licenses are at risk of revocation should be aware that the council can require the property to be emptied in as few as seven days—or even sooner in emergencies. Compliant operators generally maintain current contact information on file with the city as required by § 14-130, ensuring that any such order reaches them promptly. Keeping properties in good standing with applicable code requirements is the primary way operators avoid reaching the license-revocation stage that activates this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14-133 of the Northfield Code of Ordinances gives tenants a right to formal notice when a vacate order is issued following a rental license revocation—the order must be posted at every building entrance and served on parties listed in § 14-130 within 24 hours of the council's action. The vacate deadline is typically seven days but can range from a shorter emergency period up to 60 days, so tenants should review any posted order carefully to understand the specific deadline that applies to their building. Tenants who receive or observe such an order may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand available options, including whether any relocation assistance or other remedies may apply.
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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