Oakdale, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-09
Resident Agent Required
Operative Text
No operating license shall be issued for a nonresident owner of rental dwelling units (one who does not reside within fifty (50) miles of the Rental Dwelling unless such owner designates in writing to the City Building Official the name of the resident agent (one who does reside within fifty (50) miles of the Rental Dwelling who is responsible for maintenance and upkeep and who is legally constituted and empowered to receive service of notice of violation of the provision of the city ordinances, to receive orders and to institute remedial action to effect such orders and to accept all service or purpose pursuant to law. The City Building Official shall be notified in writing of any change concerning the identity of a designated resident agent.
Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-09 establishes that rental property owners who live more than 50 miles from their rental dwelling cannot receive an operating license unless they formally designate a local resident agent. That agent must also live within 50 miles of the property and must be legally authorized to receive official notices, accept orders from the city, and take corrective action on the owner's behalf. Any change in the identity of the designated agent must be reported in writing to the City Building Official.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-09, nonresident owners — those living more than 50 miles from their rental property — are generally expected to identify a qualified resident agent in writing before an operating license can be issued. Compliant operators keep the City Building Official informed of the agent's current identity and promptly submit written notice whenever that agent changes. The designated agent should be someone who is both geographically eligible (residing within 50 miles) and legally empowered to receive violation notices, respond to city orders, and initiate required repairs or remedial actions.
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 § 7-09 means that if your landlord lives far from the property, there should be a locally accessible resident agent on record with the city who is authorized to receive official notices and act on maintenance or code-violation orders. If you are experiencing maintenance issues or code violations and are unsure whether a resident agent has been properly designated, you may contact the City Building Official's office to inquire about the property's licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations in the Oakdale area can also help explain how this requirement intersects with other tenant protections and what options may be available when a landlord appears to be out of compliance.
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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