St. Paul Park, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. IV § 18-71
Responsibility for acts of manager
Operative Text
Licensees are responsible for the acts or omissions of their managers as it pertains to the rental dwelling.
Under St. Paul Park Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. IV § 18-71, a rental property license holder is legally accountable for the conduct of any manager they employ or designate to oversee a rental dwelling. If a manager fails to comply with applicable rules or takes improper action related to the property, that responsibility flows back to the licensee. The provision establishes that the licensee cannot avoid accountability by delegating day-to-day management to another person.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-71, property owners who hold a rental dwelling license in St. Paul Park bear direct responsibility for how their managers handle the property, meaning that a manager's regulatory violations or failures to act can be attributed to the licensee. Compliant operators generally vet managers carefully, provide clear written instructions aligned with local ordinance requirements, and maintain oversight of management activities. Keeping records of manager directives and periodic property reviews can help demonstrate that the licensee is actively engaged in ensuring compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-71 of the St. Paul Park Code of Ordinances means that if a property manager engages in improper conduct or neglects duties related to your rental dwelling, the licensed property owner shares responsibility for those actions or omissions. Tenants who experience management-related issues—such as neglected maintenance or improper treatment—may have grounds to raise concerns directly with the city, since the licensee is the accountable party. Tenant-rights organizations in the area can help residents understand what options are generally available when a manager's conduct may constitute a violation under local ordinances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 13, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.