Spring Lake Park, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 12.16 (2026) § 12.16.090
License Not Transferable
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No operating license shall be transferable to another person or to another rental dwelling. Every person holding an operating license shall give notice in writing to the Administrator, Clerk/Treasurer within ten days after having legally transferred or otherwise disposed of the legal control of any licensed rental dwelling. This notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of the rental dwelling or dwellings.
Under Spring Lake Park Ch. 12.16 Housing Maintenance And Occupancy § 12.16.090, an operating license for a rental dwelling is tied to the individual who holds it and cannot be passed along to another person or applied to a different property. When ownership or legal control of a licensed rental dwelling changes hands, the outgoing license holder is required to notify the city's Administrator and Clerk/Treasurer in writing within ten days of that transfer. That written notice must identify the name and address of whoever is taking over ownership or control of the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to § 12.16.090 generally ensure that any sale, transfer, or other change in legal control of a licensed rental dwelling is promptly followed by written notification to the Spring Lake Park Administrator and Clerk/Treasurer within the ten-day window the provision establishes. Compliant operators include the full name and address of the incoming owner or controller in that notice, since the provision specifically requires those details. Because the license itself does not carry over to a new owner or to a different property, the incoming party typically pursues a new operating license rather than assuming the existing one.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 12.16.090 of Spring Lake Park's Housing Maintenance and Occupancy code means that when a rental property changes hands, the outgoing owner is obligated to formally notify the city—so the municipality maintains an accurate record of who is responsible for a licensed rental dwelling. If a tenant notices that ownership of their building has changed but the city appears to have no record of the new owner, that may indicate a potential compliance gap under this provision. Tenants who have questions about whether proper notice was given can contact the Spring Lake Park Administrator or Clerk/Treasurer directly, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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