Roseville, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 1201 § 1201.48
Local agent required
Operative Text
No operating license shall be issued or renewed for a nonresident owner of an MRD (one who does not reside in any of the following state counties: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington) unless such owner designates in writing to the city fire chief the name of the owner's local agent who is responsible for maintenance and upkeep and who is legally constituted and empowered to receive notice of violations of the provisions of this Code, to receive and to effect such orders, and to accept all service or process pursuant to law.
Under Roseville Code of Ordinances ch. 1201 § 1201.48, owners of multi-residential dwellings (MRDs) who do not live in one of seven designated Minnesota counties — Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington — are classified as nonresident owners and face a specific licensing condition. Such owners cannot obtain or renew an operating license unless they have formally designated a local agent in writing to the city fire chief. That local agent must be legally authorized to receive code-violation notices, act on official orders, and accept legal service of process on the owner's behalf.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners who qualify as nonresident owners under ch. 1201 § 1201.48 — meaning they live outside the seven listed metro-area counties — generally ensure that a written local-agent designation is on file with the city fire chief before applying for or renewing an MRD operating license. A compliant operator selects an agent who is genuinely empowered to receive violation notices, respond to city orders, and accept service of process, since the designation is a prerequisite to licensure. Keeping this designation current and updating it promptly whenever the agent changes helps avoid interruptions to the operating license.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Roseville Code of Ordinances ch. 1201 § 1201.48 establishes that nonresident MRD owners must have a locally reachable, legally authorized agent on record with the city fire chief — which means tenants have a designated point of contact empowered to address code violations and receive official notices. If a nonresident owner appears to lack such a designation, that gap may be relevant to the property's licensing status, and tenants can inquire with the city fire chief's office about whether a valid local-agent designation is on file. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with Roseville's housing code can help residents understand what options are available when a property's licensing requirements may not be met.
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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