Sandstone, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 118.09
TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
Operative Text
(A) If residential rental property is transferred, the new owner (whether as fee owner or contract for deed vendee) must immediately upon transfer furnish to the city, his or her name, address and phone number and the name, address and phone number of any designated agent. No license fee shall be required of the new owner during the year in which the property is purchased; provided that, the previous owner has paid the annual license fees, has complied with all requirements of this chapter and has corrected any violations. (B) All contracts for deed executed on or after 1-1-1984 shall be recorded by the vendee within four months in the office of the County Recorder in which the land is located. A contract for deed does not include: a purchase agreement; an earnest money contract; an exercised option or a lease, including a lease with an option to purchase; or a mortgage as defined by M.S. § 287.01, as it may be amended from time to time. (Prior Code, § 440.17) (Ord. 2015-07, passed 9-2-2015; Ord. 20200219-03, passed 2-19-2020)
Sandstone Ch. 155 Rental Dwellings § 118.09 establishes what must happen when residential rental property changes hands. The incoming owner—whether through a standard sale or a contract for deed—must promptly notify the city of their contact information and any designated agent's contact information. Contracts for deed signed on or after January 1, 1984 must also be recorded with the County Recorder within four months of execution, though certain instruments such as purchase agreements, leases, and mortgages are explicitly excluded from that recording requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Sandstone Ch. 155 § 118.09, operators who acquire residential rental property generally provide the city with their name, address, phone number, and any agent's contact details immediately upon taking ownership. A new owner is typically not required to pay a license fee in the year of purchase, so long as the prior owner paid all annual fees, met chapter requirements, and resolved any outstanding violations. When a contract for deed is the transfer mechanism, compliant operators ensure the document is recorded with the appropriate County Recorder's office within the four-month window the provision specifies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Sandstone Ch. 155 § 118.09 means that when the property you rent is sold or transferred, the new owner is required to register their contact information with the city right away, giving tenants and the city a clear point of contact. If a contract for deed is involved, that document must be recorded with the County Recorder within four months, creating a public record of the ownership arrangement. Tenants who have questions about whether a transfer was properly reported or recorded may contact the city directly, review county recorder records, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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