Saint Bonifacius, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 150 (2026) § 151.27
RENTAL LICENSES
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No owner or manager shall allow the occupancy of a rental dwelling unit by a tenant prior to the issuance of a rental license by the city for the rental dwelling unit. Further, no owner or manager shall allow the occupancy of a rental dwelling unit by a tenant after the expiration of the rental license for the rental dwelling unit unless the rental license has been properly renewed. (Ord. 83C, passed 2-16-2011)
Saint Bonifacius Ch. 150 § 151.27 establishes that a rental dwelling unit must hold a valid, city-issued rental license before any tenant may occupy it. The rule applies both at the start of a tenancy—prohibiting occupancy before a license is issued—and on an ongoing basis, prohibiting continued occupancy once a license has expired unless it has been properly renewed. In effect, the license must be active and current throughout the entire period a tenant lives in the unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Saint Bonifacius § 151.27, compliant rental property owners and managers secure a city-issued rental license before allowing any tenant to move into a unit, and they track license expiration dates to ensure timely renewal. Operators generally maintain records showing that a valid license was in place at the start of each tenancy and remained current without lapse. Allowing a tenant to occupy a unit without a current license—whether because one was never obtained or because it expired without renewal—places the owner or manager in violation of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Saint Bonifacius § 151.27 means that tenants have a right to occupy a unit that is properly licensed by the city, both when they first move in and throughout their tenancy. If a tenant believes their unit lacks a valid rental license or that the license has lapsed, they may consider contacting the City of Saint Bonifacius to inquire about the unit's license status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help explain what options may be available when a landlord is not in compliance with § 151.27.
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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