Ramsey, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. XIV § 26-646

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Ramsey, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. XIV § 26-646
(a) Application for an initial or renewal license shall be made by the owner of rental units or by the owner's legally constituted manager to the city on forms provided by the city. Applications shall include, at a minimum:
(1) Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the dwelling owner, principal partners if a partnership, or corporate officers if a corporation.
(2) Name, address, telephone number, email address, and date of birth of the manager, if any.
(3) Local address of the dwelling.
(4) Number of buildings.
(5) Number of dwelling units within each building.
(6) Reserved.
(7) Whether the rental license is for a multifamily building, single-family dwelling, or short term rental.
(8) Photocopy of a current state issued driver's license or current identification card to verify owner or manager resides within 75 miles of city.
(b) Every person holding a license shall give notice in writing to the city, within ten business days after any change to any of the required information.
(c) Application for license renewal shall be filed at least 30 days prior to the license expiration date. An initial or renewal license shall not be issued until the city has determined that the premises are in conformance with all state and local laws and ordinances, except as otherwise required by this article.
(d) A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the nonowner manager listed on the application. If the dwelling is managed by more than one individual the city may request additional information from the license applicant regarding all managers in accordance with state law. The applicant shall obtain any necessary signature on a release provided by the city authorizing the city to conduct the investigation.
(e) Criminal background investigations are not required for renewal applications and no background investigation fee shall be required; however, an owner may request an updated criminal background investigation on the manager.
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Plain English

Ramsey Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. XIV § 26-646 establishes the application process for initial and renewal rental licenses in the City of Ramsey. Owners or their legally authorized managers must submit a city-provided form containing specific identifying information about the owner, manager, and property, and must demonstrate through a photocopy of a state-issued ID that the owner or manager lives within 75 miles of the city. Renewal applications must be filed at least 30 days before the current license expires, and no license is issued until the city confirms the property complies with applicable state and local laws. Nonowner managers listed on initial applications are subject to a criminal background investigation, though this requirement does not apply to renewal applications.

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For Property Managers

Under Ramsey Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. XIV § 26-646, compliant rental property operators submit complete applications on city-provided forms, including all required contact details for owners and managers, property information, and a valid state-issued photo ID confirming residency within 75 miles of Ramsey. Operators managing through a nonowner manager ensure that individual signs the city's release form authorizing a criminal background check at the initial licensing stage. Renewal applications are typically filed at least 30 days before the existing license expires, and any changes to the required information are reported to the city in writing within ten business days of the change occurring.

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

For Tenants

Ramsey Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. XIV § 26-646 requires that rental properties in Ramsey be licensed, and that licenses are only issued after the city confirms the property meets state and local legal standards. Tenants who have concerns about whether their rental unit is properly licensed may contact the City of Ramsey directly to inquire about a property's license status. Tenant-rights organizations can be a resource for understanding how unlicensed or improperly licensed rental housing may affect tenant protections under local law.

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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