St. Paul Park, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. IV § 18-64
Rental of a dwelling unit
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(a) License required. No person shall operate a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit in the city without a license pursuant to this article. (b) License term. The license is issued or renewed for a period of two years and expires on March 31 in odd numbered years within any attached housing. (c) Failure to obtain a license. Failure to obtain a rental license prior to renting a dwelling unit is a violation of this Code, subject to a misdemeanor citation. (d) Exemptions. This article does not apply to the following: (1) Hospitals. (2) State Licensed residential care facilities. (3) Assisted living facilities. (4) Nursing homes. (5) Hotels or motels.
St. Paul Park Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. IV § 18-64 establishes that anyone who operates a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit within the city must hold a valid license under this article. Licenses run for two-year terms and expire on March 31 of odd-numbered years for attached housing. Certain facility types—including hospitals, state-licensed residential care facilities, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hotels or motels—are exempt from this licensing requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under St. Paul Park Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. IV § 18-64, compliant rental property operators obtain and maintain a current rental license before placing any unit into service. Because licenses expire on March 31 of odd-numbered years for attached housing, operators generally track renewal deadlines well in advance to avoid a lapse. Operating without a license exposes a property owner to a misdemeanor citation, making timely licensing a core part of routine property management in St. Paul Park.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
St. Paul Park Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. IV § 18-64 gives tenants a basis to inquire whether their landlord holds a valid rental license, since operating without one is a code violation subject to misdemeanor citation. Tenants who believe their landlord may be unlicensed can contact the city of St. Paul Park directly to verify license status or report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minnesota housing law can help explain what options may be available when a landlord is found to be operating without the required license.
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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