Sandstone, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 118.06
MANNER OF LICENSING, RENEWAL
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(A) Applications as of the effective date of this chapter. The owner or his or her designated agent shall make initial application for a license for a residential rental property existing on the effective date of this chapter by personally filing a license application with the city. A temporary license will be issued by the city until such time as an inspection can first be made. (B) License expiration. (1) Each license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for one year from January 1 to December 31. (2) The city will mail license renewal applications in December before the new license year. Failure to receive a renewal application from the city shall not excuse the owner from meeting the license requirements. Renewal applications must be filed with the city no later than the expiration date of the license. (C) Change in occupancy. If there is a change in the type of occupancy from the type stated in the license application, a new license application must be filed with the city within 30 days of the date of the change. An inspection by the city may be required. (Prior Code, § 440.11) (Ord. 2015-07, passed 9-2-2015; Ord. 20200219-03, passed 2-19-2020)
Sandstone Ch. 155 Rental Dwellings § 118.06 establishes the procedural framework for obtaining and maintaining a residential rental property license in the city of Sandstone. Licenses run on a calendar-year cycle from January 1 to December 31, and owners must renew annually regardless of whether they receive a mailed renewal notice. If the type of occupancy at a property changes, a new license application must be submitted within 30 days of that change.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Sandstone Ch. 155 § 118.06, compliant rental property operators file their initial license application in person with the city and track the annual December 31 renewal deadline independently, without relying on the city's mailed reminder. When a property's occupancy type changes from what was stated on the original application, operators file a new application within 30 days of that change and prepare for a possible city inspection. Keeping internal records of license issuance dates, occupancy classifications, and renewal submissions helps operators stay ahead of these recurring obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Sandstone Ch. 155 § 118.06 requires that rental properties in Sandstone be licensed on an annual basis, meaning tenants can generally expect their landlord to hold a current, valid license for the property. If a tenant has reason to believe a property is being rented without a proper license or that an occupancy-type change was not reported to the city as required, they may consider contacting the city directly to inquire about the property's licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Sandstone's rental regulations can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be out of compliance with § 118.06.
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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