Spring Lake Park, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 12.16 (2026) § 12.16.060
Resident Agent Required
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No operating license shall be issued or renewed for a non-resident owner of rental dwelling units unless the owner designates in writing to the City Administrator, Clerk/Treasurer the name of his or her resident agent, or non-resident agent located within the Twin City area, who is responsible for maintenance and upkeep and who is legally constituted and empowered to receive service of notice of violation of the provisions of city ordinances, to receive orders, and to accept all service of process pursuant to law. The Administrator, Clerk/Treasurer shall be notified in writing of any change of resident or non-resident agent.
Spring Lake Park's Ch. 12.16 Housing Maintenance And Occupancy § 12.16.060 establishes that non-resident rental property owners cannot obtain or renew an operating license without first naming a designated agent in writing to the City Administrator, Clerk/Treasurer. That agent must either reside locally or be based within the Twin Cities area, and must be legally authorized to receive notices of ordinance violations, orders, and legal process on the owner's behalf. Any change to the designated agent must also be reported to the City Administrator, Clerk/Treasurer in writing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12.16.060, non-resident owners of Spring Lake Park rental properties generally maintain a current, written agent designation on file with the City Administrator, Clerk/Treasurer at all times — without it, an operating license cannot be issued or renewed. Compliant operators ensure their designated agent is either a local resident or is located within the Twin Cities area and is formally empowered to receive violation notices, orders, and legal process. When an agent changes, operators promptly submit written notification to the City Administrator, Clerk/Treasurer to keep the designation current and avoid any gap in licensure eligibility.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 12.16.060 of Spring Lake Park's Housing Maintenance And Occupancy code gives tenants an indirect but meaningful protection: their non-resident landlord is required to have a locally accessible agent on record who can be formally served with notices and legal process. If a tenant believes their landlord is operating without a valid license or without a properly designated agent, they may consider contacting the City Administrator, Clerk/Treasurer's office to inquire about the property's compliance status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Spring Lake Park or Minnesota housing law can help tenants understand how this requirement intersects with other remedies 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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