St. Francis, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, § 6 § 4-6-8
Minimum standards for conduct on licensed property
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A. It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to see that persons occupying a licensed property conduct themselves in a manner as to not cause the premises to be disorderly. For the purposes of this section, a premises shall be considered disorderly if any of the following activities occur: 1. Violation of the City's noise ordinance; 2. Violation of state laws relating to the possession or sale of illegal drugs and controlled substances; 3. Violation of Public Nuisance Code; 4. Violation of state laws relating to acts of prostitution; 5. The unlawful use or possession of a firearm per state law; 6. Violation of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 609 as may be amended (i.e., disorderly conduct, unlawful assembly, making of terroristic threats, etc.). 7. The Unlawful Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in violation of Minnesota Statute 340A.503.subd.2(1). 8. Allowing underage consumption or possession of alcohol, MN Statute 340A.503. B. Upon determination by the City that a rental unit was used in a disorderly manner, the City shall: 1. Give notice of the violation to the licensee, and direct the licensee to take all necessary steps to prevent the property from again becoming disorderly. 2. If more than two violations in six months or three within a continuous 12 months involving the same tenants the City will review the license for suspension or revocation of the rental license. C. Consistent with Minnesota Statutes, Section 504B.205, sub. 3, nothing in this section: 1. Requires an eviction after a specified number of calls by a residential tenant for police or emergency assistance in response to domestic abuse or any other conduct; or 2. Provides that calls by a residential tenant for police or emergency assistance in response to domestic abuse or any other conduct may be used to penalize or asses a fine to landlord. D. Rental Property owners may present evidence of mitigating circumstances showing the absence of any need for suspension or revocation of the license or right to receive such a license or the imposition of finds or other sanctions if mitigating circumstances include: 1. The license holder has initiated action to remove or evict the tenant; 2. The license holder was not the property owner at the time the disorderly use notices were issued; 3. The license holder has taken other action to monitor or positively impact the tenants conduct.
St. Francis Code of Ordinances ch. 4, § 4-6-8 holds rental property licensees responsible for ensuring that occupants do not engage in conduct that makes the premises disorderly, including noise violations, drug offenses, prostitution, unlawful firearm use, disorderly conduct under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 609, and alcohol-related violations. When the City determines a disorderly use has occurred, it notifies the licensee and may review the rental license for suspension or revocation if violations recur within defined timeframes. Importantly, calls for police or emergency assistance related to domestic abuse cannot be used as the basis for penalizing a landlord or triggering license action under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under St. Francis Code ch. 4, § 4-6-8, compliant rental operators generally maintain active awareness of tenant conduct, respond promptly to City notices of disorderly use, and document steps taken to address problematic behavior. Operators who face repeated violation notices may present mitigating evidence—such as having initiated eviction proceedings, demonstrating they were not the owner when violations occurred, or showing other corrective monitoring efforts—during any license review. Keeping thorough records of tenant communications and remedial actions supports a licensee's ability to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
St. Francis Code ch. 4, § 4-6-8 explicitly protects tenants by providing that calls for police or emergency assistance related to domestic abuse or other conduct cannot be used to penalize a landlord or assess fines in a way that would pressure tenants against seeking help. Tenants who believe this protection is being disregarded, or who have questions about how disorderly-use determinations may affect their housing, can contact the City of St. Francis or a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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