Oakdale, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-13
License Not Transferable
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No operating license shall be transferable to another person or to another rental dwelling. Every person holding an operating license shall give notice in writing to the City Building Official within five (5) business days after having legally transferred or otherwise disposed of the legal control of any licensed rental dwelling. Such notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of such rental dwelling or dwellings.
Under Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-13, an operating license issued for a rental dwelling is tied to both the specific property and the specific license holder — it cannot be handed off to a new owner or applied to a different rental unit. When a licensed rental dwelling changes hands or legal control is transferred, the outgoing license holder is required to notify the City Building Official in writing within five business days. That written notice must identify the incoming owner or controller by name and address.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-13 generally ensure that any sale, transfer, or other disposition of a licensed rental dwelling is promptly followed by written notification to the City Building Official — within five business days of the transfer. Compliant operators include the new owner's or controller's full name and address in that notice, and they understand that the existing license does not carry over to the buyer or to any other property. Incoming owners typically obtain their own operating license rather than assuming the prior holder's.
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 § 7-13 means that when a rental property changes ownership, the new owner must hold their own valid operating license — the prior owner's license does not legally transfer. Tenants who have questions about whether their building is properly licensed after a change in ownership may contact the City Building Official's office to inquire about current license status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options may be available if a rental dwelling appears to be operating without a valid license.
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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