Albert Lea, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.029
Transfer
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To transfer the rental housing license from one (1) property owner to another, the licensee shall give written notice including the name, address and phone number of the transferee and agent. The transferee must make an application to the city within thirty (30) days of the transfer. Failure to complete this application prior to any transfer of the license property will result in the automatic forfeiture of the license.
Albert Lea Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.029 governs what happens to a rental housing license when a property changes hands. The outgoing license holder must provide the city with written notice that includes the new owner's name, address, and phone number. The incoming owner then has 30 days from the date of transfer to submit a new license application to the city, and if that application is not completed before the transfer is finalized, the license is automatically forfeited.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Albert Lea Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.029, operators who are selling or otherwise transferring a licensed rental property generally provide the city with timely written notice that identifies the incoming owner or agent by name, address, and phone number. Compliant sellers coordinate with buyers to ensure the application is submitted within the 30-day window, since the license is automatically forfeited if the deadline is missed. Keeping documentation of the written notice and confirming the transferee's application submission are practices commonly associated with a smooth license transition.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albert Lea Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.029 means that when a rental property is sold or transferred, the new owner is required to obtain a valid rental housing license within 30 days or the license is automatically forfeited. Tenants who discover that a property has changed ownership may want to verify with the city whether a current license is in place, since operating without one may constitute a code violation. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing offices can help residents understand what options are available when a property is operating without a valid 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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