Shoreview, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-30
Transfer
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A GDU or short-term rental license shall not be transferable to another person or to another dwelling unit. A MFD rental license is transferable, for a fee, to any person who has acquired legal ownership of the building in which the dwelling unit is located. The transfer shall be effective for the unexpired portion of the rental license period, provided that the transfer application is filed with the city manager prior to the actual change of legal ownership and that the transferee is not disqualified from holding the license due to prior revocation or suspension of a license. Failure to submit the license transfer form and the transfer fee may result in termination of the rental license.
Under Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-30, rental licenses are treated differently depending on property type. Licenses for guest dwelling units (GDUs) and short-term rentals are non-transferable and cannot be passed to a new owner or applied to a different unit. Multi-family dwelling (MFD) rental licenses, however, can be transferred to a new legal owner of the building for the remainder of the license period, as long as the transfer application is submitted to the city manager before the ownership change is finalized and the incoming owner is not disqualified due to a prior license revocation or suspension.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multi-family rental properties in Shoreview should be aware that under ch. 30 § 30-30, an MFD rental license can follow a building through a sale, but only if the transfer application and associated fee are submitted to the city manager before the ownership change is legally completed. Compliant operators typically initiate the license transfer process well in advance of closing to avoid a gap in licensure. Owners of GDUs or short-term rentals should plan for the fact that their licenses cannot be transferred at all, meaning a new owner would need to obtain a fresh license independently.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in multi-family buildings in Shoreview may find it relevant to know that under ch. 30 § 30-30, a change in building ownership does not automatically void the existing MFD rental license — it can be transferred to the new owner for the remainder of the license period. If a transfer is not properly completed and a rental license lapses or is terminated, tenants may wish to contact the city manager's office to understand the status of the property's licensure. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Shoreview's rental regulations can help residents understand what options may be available if a property is operating without a valid license.
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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