White Bear Township, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. VII § 6-251
License suspension or revocation; procedure
Operative Text
(a) Every rental license issued under the provisions of this article is subject to suspension or revocation by the town board should the licensed owner or duly authorized resident agent fail to operate or maintain licensed rental dwellings and units therein consistent with the provisions of this article and state law. (b) Action for denial, suspension, nonrenewal or revocation may also occur if a dwelling or dwelling unit has received two separate deficiency notices during any consecutive 12-month period. (c) An action for denial, suspension, nonrenewal or revocation shall be commenced by the code enforcement officer sending the owner or the owners duly authorized resident agent a notice of denial, suspension, nonrenewal or revocation. The notice shall state: (1) That the code enforcement officer has determined that the dwelling or dwelling unit has failed to meet the standards set forth in this article; (2) Identify the specific failure of the standard and why those standards have not been satisfied; (3) Efforts by the code enforcement officer to seek compliance with the standards; (4) That the code enforcement officer has referred the matter to the town board for a hearing into the matter; (5) The date for the hearing set by the town board. (d) Upon receipt of the notice, the town board shall set a date for the hearing. The date shall be at least 21 days from the date of the notice to the owner has been deposited in the United States mail. (e) At the hearing, the owner may present all relevant evidence and arguments. Upon closing of the hearing, the town board shall determine the proper remedy. The remedy may include license denial, suspension, nonrenewal or revocation. (f) If the town board decides to grant additional time to cure the deficiency, it shall identify the remaining deficiencies and set forth the additional time to cure the deficiencies. The cure shall be determined by the code enforcement officer. Failure to cure within the time allowed shall result in automatic denial, suspension, nonrenewal or revocation of the license as originally determined by the town board. (g) If a license is denied, suspended, not renewed or revoked under provisions of this article, all rights to occupy the dwelling or dwelling unit shall immediately terminated. Notice of such denial, suspension, nonrenewal or revocation shall be mailed to each tenant. The notice shall identify the dwelling or dwelling unit to be vacated and state the date the tenant must vacate the dwelling or dwelling unit. (h) If a license for a dwelling or dwelling unit has been denied, not renewed, suspended or revoked, the owner shall have a right to reapply for a rental license. Before any reapplication is accepted, the code enforcement officer must inspect the dwelling or dwelling unit and find that the dwelling or dwelling unit now satisfies the standards provided in this article. (i) In no event may an owner reapply for a license within six months of the decision by the town board for denial, nonrenewal or revocation of the previous license.
White Bear Township Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. VII § 6-251 establishes the process by which the town board may deny, suspend, not renew, or revoke a rental license when a property owner fails to maintain rental dwellings in compliance with local standards or state law. The process begins when the code enforcement officer sends a formal notice and refers the matter to the town board for a hearing, which must be scheduled at least 21 days after the notice is mailed. If a license is ultimately denied, suspended, or revoked, tenants must be notified and are required to vacate, and the owner cannot reapply for at least six months following the board's decision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under White Bear Township Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. VII § 6-251, compliant rental property operators generally maintain their dwellings in continuous conformance with local article standards and state law to avoid triggering the license action process. Operators are aware that receiving two separate deficiency notices within any consecutive 12-month period can itself initiate denial, suspension, nonrenewal, or revocation proceedings. When a notice of action is received, operators typically respond promptly to the hearing process, present relevant evidence before the town board, and complete any board-approved cure within the specified timeframe to avoid automatic license loss.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6-251 of White Bear Township Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. VII directly affects tenants because a license denial, suspension, nonrenewal, or revocation requires the owner to notify each tenant in writing, identifying the unit to be vacated and the date by which the tenant must leave. Tenants who receive such a notice may wish to review the notice carefully for the specific dates and details provided, and may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available to them. Because the provision ties occupancy rights to the status of the rental license, tenants may find it useful to monitor whether their landlord has received deficiency notices under this article.
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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