Waldorf, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 151 (2026) § 175.26
ACTION ON APPLICATION FOR LICENSE
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Upon receipt of a completed application and payment of the application fee, the city shall commence with the investigation of the application and evaluation of the property and proposed use, said investigation shall be completed within 30 days, at which time the city shall either issue the license or state in writing the reasons for the denial of the application. All residential rental properties must obtain a license by March 1. All licenses issued by the city shall be valid for a period of two years, unless canceled or revoked pursuant to this subchapter. Licenses may not be transferred and if there is a change in ownership of the property or the ownership of the entity that owns the property, the license holder is required to apply for a new license as required under § 175.25 . (Ord. 85, passed - -2020)
Under Waldorf Ch. 151 Residential Rental Properties § 175.26, once a completed license application and fee are submitted, the city has 30 days to investigate and either issue a residential rental license or provide written reasons for denial. All residential rental properties must hold a valid license by March 1, and each license remains valid for two years unless canceled or revoked. Licenses are non-transferable, meaning any change in property ownership or ownership of the holding entity triggers a requirement to apply for a new license.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential rental properties in Waldorf should be aware that § 175.26 sets a firm March 1 deadline for obtaining a valid license, and that the city's review window is 30 days from receipt of a complete application and fee. Compliant operators typically track their two-year license expiration dates and initiate renewal well in advance of that deadline. Because licenses cannot be transferred, operators involved in any ownership change—whether of the property itself or the entity that holds it—generally submit a fresh application under § 175.25 promptly after the transaction closes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 175.26 of Waldorf's residential rental regulations requires that any property rented to tenants hold a current city-issued license, obtainable by March 1 and valid for two years. Tenants who have reason to believe their rental property is operating without a required license may raise this as a concern with the appropriate city authority, as the provision gives the city power to deny, cancel, or revoke licenses. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Waldorf's licensing framework can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be out of compliance with § 175.26.
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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