South St. Paul, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 106, art. VII § 106-239
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This section does not apply to and no license shall be required for the following: (1) Hotels. (2) Motels. (3) Hospitals. (4) State-licensed residential care facilities. (5) Assisted living facilities. (6) Nursing homes. (7) Monasteries, convents, parish houses, parsonages, and rectories. (8) Public housing that is owned by a government agency which is licensed and inspected by the department of housing and urban development (HUD).
South St. Paul Code of Ordinances ch. 106, art. VII § 106-239 carves out a specific list of property types from the city's rental licensing requirements. Facilities such as hotels, motels, hospitals, state-licensed residential care facilities, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, religious residences, and HUD-licensed public housing are not subject to the licensing rules that otherwise govern rental properties in the city. These exemptions reflect that such properties are either regulated under separate frameworks or serve specialized residential or institutional purposes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of properties listed under § 106-239 — including hotels, motels, hospitals, state-licensed care facilities, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, religious residences, and HUD-overseen public housing — are generally not required to obtain a rental license under South St. Paul's Chapter 106, Article VII framework. Compliant operators of these exempt property types typically maintain whatever alternative licensing or regulatory oversight applies to their specific facility type instead. Operators who are uncertain whether their property qualifies for an exemption under § 106-239 generally review the full ordinance and consult with the city's relevant department to confirm their status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of the property types listed in § 106-239 — such as assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or HUD-licensed public housing — should be aware that their housing may fall outside South St. Paul's standard rental licensing scheme. This means the typical protections and complaint pathways tied to rental licensing under Chapter 106, Article VII may not apply in the same way to their living situation. Residents of these exempt facilities may still have rights under other state or federal frameworks, and tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help identify which protections and enforcement avenues are available.
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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