Shoreview, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-95
Failure to obtain license
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If it is determined that a rental dwelling unit is being operated without a valid license, the city reserves the right to conduct an immediate inspection with proper notice in accordance with section 30-53 . It shall be unlawful for an owner, designated agent or operator, after notice, to continue operation of a rental dwelling unit without submitting an application for a license under this chapter, along with the necessary penalty and license fees. Once an application has been made, it shall be unlawful for the owner, or their duly authorized agent, to permit any new occupancies of vacant, or thereafter vacated, rental units until such time as the license is issued. Failure to obtain a rental license may result in the issuance of administrative citations and any other civil or criminal penalties available to the city. (l) Posting of unlicensed properties. Any dwelling found in violation of this section shall be posted with a placard near or upon the main entrance of the dwelling or dwelling unit indicating violation of Shoreview City Ordinance. No person, other than the city manager, shall remove or tamper with any placard used for posting.
Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-95 establishes that operating a rental dwelling unit without a valid license is unlawful. Once an owner is notified of the violation, they must submit a license application along with required fees and penalties, and they may not allow new tenants to move into any vacant units until the license is actually issued. Properties found in violation may be posted with an official placard at the main entrance, and removing or tampering with that placard is itself prohibited.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-95, compliant rental operators maintain a valid license before renting any unit and renew it on time to avoid lapsing into unlicensed status. If the city determines a unit is being operated without a license, it may conduct an immediate inspection with proper notice, and the operator must promptly submit a license application with all required fees and penalty amounts. During the period between application and license issuance, a compliant operator does not permit any new occupancies of vacant or vacated units, and takes care not to disturb any violation placard the city may post at the property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Shoreview Code of Ordinances ch. 30 § 30-95 gives tenants a basis to verify that their rental unit is covered by a valid city license, since operating without one is explicitly unlawful. If a property is found to be unlicensed, the city may post a violation placard at the main entrance and pursue administrative citations or other civil or criminal penalties against the owner. Tenants who believe their unit may be unlicensed can contact the City of Shoreview directly to inquire about license status, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available to them.
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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