Osseo, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 46 (2026) § 151.24
LICENSE REQUIRED
Operative Text
It is unlawful to operate a rental dwelling in the city without first having obtained a license from the city. Each general housing unit and each apartment complex must register annually with the city. No license is required under this subchapter when an owner occupies a living unit as a permanent residence. Failure to obtain a rental license may result in the issuance of administrative citations and fines and any other civil or criminal penalties available to the city. (Ord. 2009-3, passed 8-24-2009) Penalty, see § 151.99
Osseo Ch. 46 Rental Dwellings § 151.24 establishes that operating a rental dwelling within the city without a valid license is unlawful. Every general housing unit and apartment complex must register with the city on an annual basis, though an owner who occupies a unit as their permanent residence is exempt from this licensing requirement. Failure to comply can expose an operator to administrative citations, fines, and additional civil or criminal penalties available under city law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 151.24, compliant rental property operators in Osseo obtain a license before renting any unit and renew that registration each year for every general housing unit and apartment complex they manage. Operators keep records of their license status and renewal dates to avoid lapses that could trigger administrative citations or fines. The owner-occupant exemption applies only when the owner genuinely uses the unit as a permanent residence, so operators with any non-owner-occupied rental units generally maintain active licensure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 151.24 of Osseo's Rental Dwellings code gives tenants a basis to verify that their landlord holds a current, valid rental license, since operating without one is explicitly unlawful. If a landlord appears to be renting without a license, tenants may contact the City of Osseo to inquire about the property's registration status or report a potential violation. Tenants can also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how an unlicensed rental status might affect their rights or serve as a defense in related proceedings.
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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