Shoreview, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-91

Rental license enforcement

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Shoreview, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-91
All rental licenses are subject to suspension, revocation, or further enforcement for the reasons specified herein. (1)
Suspension or revocation. Prior to suspension or revocation, the owner or the owner's agent shall be notified in writing at least five (5) days prior to the city council's consideration of such action. In the event that a dwelling unit rental license is suspended or revoked by the city council, it shall be unlawful for the owner or the owner's agent to thereafter permit any new occupancies for vacant, or thereafter vacated dwelling units, until the dwelling unit rental license has been reinstated. Upon decision to suspend, revoke, deny or not renew a license, no new application for the same facility will be accepted for a period specified in the council's written decision, not exceeding one year. Issuance of a new dwelling unit rental license after suspension or revocation shall be made in the manner provided for obtaining an initial license, except that the license fee shall be equal to 150 percent of the original license fee. A dwelling unit rental license may be suspended or revoked for any of the following reasons:
a. Failure of owner or the owner's agent to operate or maintain the dwelling unit in compliance with the provisions of the city's regulations, including the failure to correct deficiencies noted in a compliance order, within the time specified in the notice.
b. Upon finding that an owner is in violation of the rental licensing regulations within 365 days of the same initial offense, and reasonable actions have not been taken by the owner since the first offense.
c. The license was procured by misrepresentation of material facts, by fraud, by deceit or by bad faith.
d. The owner or the owner's agent made oral or written misrepresentations of material facts in or accompanying the application.
e. Failure to pay any license, penalty, reinspection or reinstatement fee required by city council resolution.
f. The owner or the owner's agent has failed to comply with any condition set forth in any other permits granted by the city.
g. The activities of the owner or the owner's agent create or have created a serious danger to the public health, safety or welfare.
h. The owner or the owner's agent manage and operate the unit in a manner that permits conditions that injure, annoy, or endanger the safety, health, morals, comfort and repose of any member of the public.
i. A determination that the licensed premises have been used in a disorderly manner as described in section 30-56 shall be made upon substantia l evidence to support such a determination. It shall not be necessary that criminal charges be brought in order to support a determination of disorderly conduct, nor shall the fact of dismissal or acquittal of such a criminal charge operate as a bar to adverse license action under this subsection.
j. Failure of the owner or the owner's agent to allow access and entry to the structure or premises under their control for inspection pursuant to this article.
(2) Criminal enforcement.
a. An owner, agent, operator, tenant, or occupant of any dwelling, dwelling unit, building or property who is found in violation of the provisions of this article may be charged and found guilty of a misdemeanor and may be held responsible for the cost of enforcement in addition to penalties.
b. The city may exercise any and all remedies at law or in equity to ensure compliance with this article. All unpaid costs, charges, and penalties may be certified to the property for collection with the property taxes.
c. The city hereby further declares that a rental dwelling unit in violation of this article after the rental license has been revoked or posted with a placard in accordance with sections 30-94 or 30-95 may constitute a public nuisance pursuant to chapter 22 of the code and the city may exercise its authority to abate such nuisances.
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Plain English

Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-91 establishes the grounds and procedures by which the city council may suspend or revoke a rental dwelling license, as well as the criminal and civil consequences that can follow. Grounds for adverse license action include failure to maintain the unit, repeat violations within 365 days, fraud in the application, failure to pay required fees, and conditions that endanger public health or safety. Once a license is suspended or revoked, no new tenants may be placed in vacant units until the license is reinstated, and obtaining a new license afterward requires paying 150 percent of the original fee. Violations can also result in misdemeanor charges, cost-of-enforcement liability, and the property being declared a public nuisance.

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For Property Managers

Under Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-91, compliant rental operators generally keep their dwelling units in good repair, respond promptly to compliance orders, pay all required fees on time, and ensure that all information submitted in licensing applications is accurate and complete. Operators also typically allow city inspectors access to the property as required and avoid repeat violations within any 365-day period, since a pattern of violations can trigger suspension or revocation proceedings. When the city council considers adverse license action, written notice is provided at least five days in advance, giving the owner or agent an opportunity to be aware of the proceeding before any decision is made.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-91 provides that if a landlord's rental license is suspended or revoked, it becomes unlawful for the owner or their agent to place new tenants in vacant units until the license is reinstated, which is a protection that affects housing conditions and occupancy rights. Tenants who believe their unit is being operated in violation of city rental licensing regulations—such as through unsafe conditions or a landlord operating without a valid license—may consider contacting the City of Shoreview to report concerns or inquire about the status of a property's license. Consulting a tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand how a license suspension, revocation, or public nuisance declaration under this provision may affect their specific housing situation.

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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