Spring Lake Park, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 12.16 (2026) § 12.16.030
Rental Units; Operating License Required
Operative Text
No person shall operate a rental dwelling without first obtaining a license to do so from the city as hereinafter provided and outlined in the Housing Maintenance Inspection Policy, as amended from time to time. The license shall be issued for a period of one year. Each operating license shall expire on December 31 of each year. License renewals must be filed by November 1 of each year. A delinquent penalty of 5% of the license fee for each day of operation without a valid license shall be charged to owners of rental dwellings. HISTORY Amended by Ord. 473 on 5/3/2021
Spring Lake Park's Ch. 12.16 Housing Maintenance And Occupancy § 12.16.030 establishes that operating a rental dwelling within the city requires a valid municipal license before any tenants are housed. Licenses run on a calendar-year cycle, expiring each December 31, and must be renewed by November 1 to remain current. Owners who continue renting without a valid license face a daily delinquent penalty equal to 5% of the license fee for every day of unlicensed operation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12.16.030, compliant rental property operators in Spring Lake Park obtain their operating license from the city before renting any unit and track the annual renewal deadline of November 1 to avoid a lapse. Because each license expires on December 31, operators generally build the renewal filing into their year-end administrative calendar well ahead of that cutoff. Owners who miss the renewal window are subject to a delinquent penalty of 5% of the license fee per day of unlicensed operation, so timely renewal is a routine compliance priority.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 12.16.030 of Spring Lake Park's Housing Maintenance And Occupancy code gives tenants a basis to verify that their landlord holds a current operating license, since renting without one is a violation of city law. If a rental unit appears to be operating without a valid license, tenants can contact the city of Spring Lake Park to inquire about license status or report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minnesota municipal housing codes can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord is found to be out of compliance with § 12.16.030.
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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