Oakdale, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-16
Conduct on Licensed Premises
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(a) It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to see that persons occupying the licensed premises conduct themselves in such a manner as not to cause the premises to be disorderly. For purposes of this Section, a premises is deemed disorderly at such time that any of the following activities occur: (1) Violation of Section 19-4, Noise Prohibited. (2) Violation of laws relating to the Possession, Manufacture or Distribution of Controlled Substances as defined in Minnesota Statute 152.01. Subd. 4. (3) Violation of Section 13-2, Property Maintenance and Public Nuisances. (4) The Unlawful Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in violation of Minnesota Statute 340A.503. Subd. 2(1). (5) Violation of laws related to Gambling as defined in Minnesota Statute 609.75. (6) Violation of laws related to Prostitution as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.321. Subd. 9, or Acts Related to Prostitution. (7) Unlawful Use or Possession of Dangerous Weapons and Firearms in violation of Minnesota Statutes Section 609.66. Subd. 1 (a), 609.67 and 624.713, and Section 13-6, Unlawful Discharge. (8) Unlawful Use or Possession of Stolen Property in violation of Minnesota Statute 609.53. (9) Violation of Section 12-48 , Junk and Non-operative Motor Vehicles on Private Property. (10) Violation of Section 4-10 , Keeping Noisy Dogs. (b) The City Building Official shall be responsible for enforcement and administration of this ordinance. (c) Upon determination by the City Building Official that a licensed premises was used in a disorderly manner, as described in Subsection (a), the City Building Official shall give notice to the licensee of the violation and direct the licensee to take steps to prevent further violations. (d) If another instance of disorderly use of the licensed premises occurs within ninety (90) days of an incident for which a notice in Subsection (c) was given, the City Building Official shall notify the licensee of the violation and shall also require the licensee to submit a written report of the actions taken, and proposed to be taken, by the licensee to prevent further disorderly use of the premises. This written report shall be submitted to the City Building Official within five (5) days of the receipt of the notice of disorderly use of the premises and shall detail all actions taken by the licensee in response to all notices of disorderly use of the premises within the preceding three (3) months. (e) If another instance of disorderly use of the licensed premises occurs within ninety (90) days of any two (2) previous instances of disorderly use for which notices were given to the licensee pursuant to the section, the city may impose license conditions, suspended, revoke, deny or not renew a rental dwelling license. An action to impose license conditions, suspend, revoke, deny or not renew a license under this section shall be initiated by the City Building Official and will follow the process outlined in Section 7-15 , Subsection (g). The penalty provisions of Section 7-15 , Subsection (g) do not apply to violations of this section and violation of this section and any violation of this section is grounds for license suspension or revocation. (f) No adverse license actions shall be imposed where the instance of disorderly use of the licensed premises occurred during the pendency of eviction proceedings (unlawful detainer) or within thirty (30) days of notice given by the licensee to a tenant to vacate the premises where the disorderly use was related to conduct by that tenant or by other occupants or guests of the tenant's unit. Eviction proceedings shall not be a bar to adverse license action, however, unless the licensee diligently pursues them. Further, an action to suspend, revoke, deny or not renew a license based upon violations of this section may be postponed or discontinued at any time if it appears that the licensee has taken appropriate measures, which will prevent further instances of disorderly use. (g) A determination that the licensed premises have been used in a disorderly manner as described in Subsection (1) shall be made upon substantial evidence to support such a determination. It shall not be necessary that criminal charges be brought in order to support a determination of disorderly use, nor shall the fact of dismissal or acquittal of such a criminal charge operate as a bar to adverse license action under this section. (h) All notices given by the city under this section shall be personally served on the licensee, sent to the licensee's last known address, or if neither method of service effects notice, by posting on a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. (i) Enforcement actions provided in this section shall not be exclusive, and the city may take any action with respect to a licensee, a tenant, or the licensed premises as is authorized by this Code or by state law.
Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-16 places responsibility on rental property licensees to prevent disorderly conduct on their premises, covering a defined list of activities such as noise violations, controlled substance offenses, gambling, prostitution, weapons violations, and related infractions. When the City Building Official determines that a licensed premises has been used in a disorderly manner, a notice-and-escalation process begins, potentially leading to license conditions, suspension, revocation, or non-renewal after repeated incidents within rolling 90-day windows. Criminal charges or convictions are not required for the city to take adverse license action under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 7 § 7-16, compliant rental property operators generally maintain active oversight of tenant and guest conduct to prevent the enumerated disorderly activities from occurring on their premises. When a first notice of violation is received from the City Building Official, operators typically document their corrective steps; a second incident within 90 days triggers a written report requirement due within five days. Operators who promptly pursue eviction proceedings against tenants responsible for disorderly conduct may avoid adverse license action, provided those proceedings are diligently pursued.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-16 of the Oakdale Code of Ordinances governs how the city holds landlords accountable for conditions on licensed rental premises, which can indirectly affect tenants living there. Tenants should be aware that the city's enforcement process runs primarily against the licensee, but the ordinance also notes that the city may take action with respect to tenants as authorized by local code or state law. Tenants with questions about how this provision may affect their housing situation can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Oakdale's rental licensing framework.
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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