Oakdale, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-07
License Fees
Operative Text
All fees involving rental license shall be established by the City Council. In the case of new unlicensed dwellings, license fees shall be due upon issuance of the certificate of occupancy. Annual renewal fees are subject to a late fee as reflected in the city's fee schedule if received after January 31 of the new year. Once issued, a license is nontransferable and the licensee shall not be entitled to a refund of any license fee upon revocation or suspension: however, the licensee shall be entitled to a license fee refund, prorated monthly, upon proof of transfer of legal control or ownership of the rental dwelling unit(s). If an applicant withdraws an application prior to issuance of a license, the fee shall be refunded after deducting the costs of inspection and any other costs and expenses incurred by the city in connection with receiving and processing the application. (Ord. 805, 10/13/15) An additional fee, as reflected in the city's fee schedule, shall be charged for each re-inspection required to satisfy code compliance after the first re-inspection. The re-inspection fee(s) will be payable prior to scheduling of the re-inspection.
Under Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-07, rental property license fees are set by the City Council and are tied to specific milestones: new unlicensed dwellings owe fees when a certificate of occupancy is issued, and annual renewal fees become subject to a late charge if not received by January 31. Licenses cannot be transferred to a new owner, but landlords who transfer legal control or ownership may receive a prorated refund. Applicants who withdraw before a license is issued can receive a partial refund, minus the city's inspection and processing costs, and additional re-inspection fees apply after the first re-inspection for code compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-07 generally ensure renewal fees are submitted before the January 31 deadline to avoid late charges listed in the city's fee schedule. Because licenses are nontransferable, compliant operators who sell or transfer ownership of a rental unit document the transfer of legal control to support a prorated fee refund request. When code compliance re-inspections are needed, operators typically pay the applicable re-inspection fee in advance of scheduling any inspection beyond the first.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-07 establishes that rental dwellings are required to hold a valid city license, which can be relevant to tenants who want to verify that their unit is properly licensed. If a tenant has concerns about whether a landlord is meeting licensing requirements — such as operating without a license or failing to renew — they may consider contacting the City of Oakdale to inquire about the status of a rental license. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how unlicensed or improperly licensed rental units may affect their housing situation 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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