Saint James, Minn., Mun. Code doc-2021 (2026) § 92.08
CONDUCT ON LICENSED PREMISES; VIOLATIONS
Operative Text
(A) The renter/occupant shall be responsible to conduct themselves in a manner as to not cause the premises to be in non-compliance with Chapters 71 , 111 , 150 , 151 , and 152 . (B) The Building Official shall be charged with the responsibility of enforcing this subchapter. (C) Upon determination by the Building Official that the licensed premises were out of compliance, the Building Official shall notify the license holder by regular mail of the violations. (D) If another violation occurs within 12 months of an incident for which notice was given, as stated herein, the license holder shall be notified of the instance of violation, and shall also be required to meet with the City Manager and Building Official. (E) If another instance of disorderly use of the premises occurs within 12 months after receipt of notices pursuant to this section, the dwelling unit rental license may be revoked, or suspended, for the unit by action of the Council. The suspension, or revocation, may be for all units in a given building address. Upon suspension, or revocation, a license holder shall pay to the city a reinstatement fee equal to $100. A suspension may be stayed subject to payment of the applicable reinstatement fees, and no further violations for a period of time. (F) No suspension, or revocation, shall be imposed where the instance of violation occurred during the pendency of eviction proceedings (unlawful detainer), or within 30 days of notice given by the license holder to a tenant to vacate the premises where the violation was related to, and occurring in, the unit for which eviction proceedings were undertaken, or notice to vacate was given. Eviction proceedings shall not be a bar to sanctions, however, unless they are diligently pursued by the license holder. (G) All written leases for property subject to the provisions of this section, after its effective date, shall contain a clause; provided, that tenants violating provisions of this section shall constitute a material breach of the lease, and are grounds for termination of the lease. (Prior Code, § 6.32) (Ord. 146, second series, passed 8-19-1997)
Saint James Rental Housing § 92.08 establishes a conduct-based compliance framework for licensed rental premises, holding renters and occupants responsible for behavior that keeps the property in compliance with several referenced city chapters. When the Building Official finds a violation, the license holder receives written notice, and repeated violations within rolling 12-month windows can trigger mandatory meetings with city officials and ultimately license suspension or revocation by the City Council. A $100 reinstatement fee applies upon suspension or revocation, and leases covered by this section must include a clause stating that tenant violations constitute a material breach and grounds for termination.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 92.08, compliant operators generally ensure that all written leases executed after the section's effective date include the required clause identifying tenant conduct violations as a material breach and grounds for lease termination. Operators who receive a notice of violation from the Building Official typically document the incident carefully, because a second violation within 12 months triggers a mandatory meeting with the City Manager and Building Official, and a third within that window can lead to license suspension or revocation across all units at a given address. Operators who promptly pursue eviction proceedings against a violating tenant — and do so diligently — may avoid sanctions under § 92.08(F), and any suspension may be stayed upon payment of the $100 reinstatement fee and a clean compliance period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 92.08 makes clear that renters and occupants bear direct responsibility for conduct that keeps the rental unit in compliance with the city's referenced chapters, and that repeated violations can ultimately result in the suspension or revocation of the rental license for the entire building. Tenants should be aware that any lease signed after this section's effective date is required to contain a clause treating such violations as a material breach, which can be grounds for lease termination. Tenants who believe a notice or enforcement action under § 92.08 has been applied incorrectly may wish to review the relevant city chapters, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or contact the Building Official's office for clarification on the specific findings.
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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