Plymouth, Minn., City Code § 410 § 410.42

Rental dwelling licenses

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Plymouth, Minn., City Code § 410 § 410.42
Conduct on licensed premises. Subd. 1.
It shall be the responsibility of the rental license holder to take appropriate action, with the assistance of the City, to prevent conduct by tenants or their guests on the licensed premises which is hereby deemed to be disorderly, in violation of any of the following statutes or ordinances:
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 609.75 through 609.76, which prohibit gambling;
Minnesota Statutes, Section 609.321 through 609.324, which prohibits prostitution and acts relating thereto;
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 152.01 through 152.025, and Section 152.027, Subdivisions 1 and 2, which prohibit the unlawful sale or possession of controlled substances;
Minnesota Statutes, Section 340A.401, which prohibits the unlawful sale of alcoholic beverages;
Section 2025 of this Code, which prohibits noise and noisy assemblies;
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 97B.021, 97B.045, 609.66 through 609.67 and 624.712 through 624.716, and Section 930 of this Code, which prohibit the unlawful possession, transportation, sale or use of a weapon; or
Minnesota Statutes, Section 609.72, which prohibits disorderly conduct, when the violation disturbs the peace and quiet of the occupants of at least one unit on the licensed premises or other premises, other than the unit occupied by the person(s) committing the violation.
Failure to comply with dangerous dog requirements in violation of Section 915 of this Code or Minnesota Statutes Chapter 347.
Indecent exposure in violation of Minnesota Statutes, Section 617.23.
Assault, as defined by Minnesota Statutes, Sections 609.221, 609.222, 609.223, 609.2231, and 609.224, excluding domestic assaults.
Public nuisance, as defined by Section 960.03, subdivision 1, of this Code or Minnesota Statutes, Sections 609.74--609.745.
The unlawful sale, furnishing, use, or possession of intoxicating liquor or malt liquor in violation of Minnesota law or Chapter XII of this Code.
Criminal damage to property in violation of Minnesota Statutes 609.595.
The unlawful sale or possession of small amounts of marijuana in violation of Minnesota Statutes, Section 152.027 subd. 4.
The unlawful possession or use of drug paraphernalia in violation of Minnesota Statues, Section 152.092.
Contributing to the delinquency or status as a juvenile.
Failure to restrain a domestic animal in violation of Section 915 of this Code.
Cruelty to animals in violation of Minnesota law.
Excess number of domestic animals in violation of Section 915 of this Code.
Illegal possession of a wild animal in violation of Section 915 of this Code.
Unlicensed dog in violation of Section 915 of this Code.
Illegal open burning in violation of Section 940 of this Code.
Illegal refuse in violation of Section 600 of this Code.
Abandoned or junk vehicles in violation of Minnesota law.
Illegal exterior storage in violation of Section 21105.11 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Illegal parking or storage of recreational vehicles in violation of Section 21105.11 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Illegal parking or storage of vehicles in violation of Section 21105.11 of the Zoning Ordinance.
False report to public officer in violation of Section 960.03 , Subd. 2 of this Code.
Illegal home occupation in violation of Section 21145 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Three cumulative renter violations in a 365-day period of other City Codes or State Statutes on the premises or on the adjacent rights-of-way. These violations include, but are not limited to, parking.
Subd. 2. A determination that the licensed premises have been used in a disorderly manner as described in Subdivision 1 shall be made upon substantial evidence to support such a determination. It shall not be necessary that criminal charges are brought 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.
Subd. 3. Upon determination by the Compliance Official utilizing established procedures, that a licensed premises was used in a disorderly manner, as described in Subdivision 1, the City shall notify the licensee by certified mail of the violation and direct the licensee to take appropriate action with the assistance of the City to prevent further violations.
Subd. 4. If another instance of disorderly use of the licensed premises at the same specific dwelling or unit occurs within 365 days of an incident for which a notice in Subdivision 3 was given, the City shall notify the licensee by certified mail 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 within seven days of receipt of the notice (excluding holidays) 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 365 days.
Subd. 5. If another instance of disorderly use of the licensed premises at the same specific dwelling or unit occurs within 365 days after the second of any two previous instances of disorderly use for which notices were sent to the licensee pursuant to this Section, the rental dwelling license for the premises may be denied, revoked, suspended, placed on probation, or not renewed. An action to deny, revoke, suspend, place on probation, or not renew a license under this Section shall be initiated by the City in the manner described in Section 410.45 , and shall proceed according to the procedures established in Sections 410.45 and 410.50 .
Subd. 6. No adverse license action shall be imposed where the instance of disorderly use of the licensed premises occurred during the pendency of eviction proceedings (unlawful detainer) or within 30 days after a notice is given by the licensee to a tenant to vacate the premises, where the disorderly use was related to conduct by that tenant or the tenant's guests. Eviction proceedings shall not be a bar to adverse license action, however, unless the licensee diligently pursues them. A notice to vacate shall not be a bar to adverse license action unless a copy of the notice is submitted to the City within ten days of receipt of the violation notice. Further, an action to deny, revoke, suspend, place on probation, or not renew a license based upon violations of this Section may be postponed or discontinued by the Compliance Official at any time if it appears that the licensee has taken appropriate action to prevent further instances of disorderly use.
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Plain English

Plymouth City Code § 410 § 410.42 places responsibility on rental license holders to take active steps — with City assistance — to prevent a defined list of disorderly conduct from occurring on their licensed premises, including gambling, drug offenses, weapons violations, assault, noise violations, and a range of other prohibited behaviors by tenants or their guests. A "disorderly use" finding does not require a criminal conviction; it requires only substantial evidence, meaning a dismissed or acquitted charge does not automatically block license action. When disorderly use is found to have occurred repeatedly — generally three times within rolling 365-day windows — the City may deny, revoke, suspend, place on probation, or decline to renew the rental dwelling license for that property.

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For Property Managers

Under Plymouth City Code § 410 § 410.42, compliant rental operators generally document and respond promptly to any City notice of disorderly use sent by certified mail, submit the required written action report within seven days of a second notice, and pursue eviction proceedings diligently when a tenant's conduct triggers violations — since active eviction efforts can serve as a bar to adverse license action. Operators typically maintain records of all notices received and steps taken within each 365-day period, because a third disorderly-use incident within that window can trigger formal license proceedings under § 410.45 and § 410.50. Keeping the City's Compliance Official informed of corrective measures — including copies of any vacate notices within ten days of receiving a violation notice — is a standard practice for operators seeking to avoid escalating license consequences.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Plymouth City Code § 410 § 410.42 affects tenants because their conduct — and the conduct of their guests — on the licensed premises can trigger a process that ultimately puts the property's rental license at risk, potentially affecting housing stability for all residents. Tenants should be aware that a disorderly-use determination can be made on substantial evidence alone, without a criminal conviction, and that a wide range of behaviors beyond serious crimes (including noise, parking, and animal violations) count toward the threshold. Tenants who believe a disorderly-use finding was made in error, or who have concerns about how this provision is being applied to them, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Plymouth's rental licensing procedures.

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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