Albert Lea, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.037
Conduct by tenants on licensed premises
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(a) The license holder shall use their best efforts to cause tenants or occupants to conduct themselves in such a manner as to not cause the premises to be a nuisance as provided for in chapter 28, city codes or state statutes. (b) Upon determination by an enforcement officer that the licensed premises were used by a tenant or occupant in violation of the chapter 28, city codes or state statutes, the enforcement officer shall notify the license holder and tenant or occupant by regular mail of such violation and direct them to take steps to prevent further violations. (c) If another instance of violation of chapter 28, city codes or state statutes, occurs on the premises by the same tenant or occupant within twelve (12) months of an incident for which a notice in subsection (b) of this section was given, the license holder and tenant or occupant shall be notified of the violation of and shall also be required to participate in a problem solving conference (PSC), scheduled and conducted by the police department. The purpose of the PSC shall be to develop, by consensus, a plan of action to reasonably ensure that future incident will not occur at the premises. (d) If a third violation of chapter 28, city codes or state statutes on the premises occurs by the same tenant or occupant within a twelve (12) month period after receipt of notices pursuant to subsection (b) and (c) of this section, the rental license may be suspended or revoked by the city council. Such suspension or revocation will only be for the involved tenant/occupant's unit. (e) No suspension or revocation shall be imposed where the violation of chapter 28, city codes or state statutes of the premises occurred during the pendency of eviction proceedings (unlawful detainer) or within thirty (30) days of notice given by the license holder to a tenant to vacate the premises. Eviction proceedings shall not be a bar to sanctions unless diligently pursued by the license holder. (f) It shall be irrelevant to proceedings hereunder that the tenant or others were not criminally prosecuted or were acquitted of criminal charges for the incidents serving as the basis of the suspension or revocation. (g) New tenants are not subject to enforcement action for previous tenants' nuisance violations. (h) Public information of violation notices sent pursuant to this section is available on request. Landlords participating in the safe and crime-free housing program will have access to information permitted by Minn. Stats. ch. 13.
Albert Lea Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.037 establishes a graduated response system when tenants or occupants create nuisance conditions on licensed rental premises. A first confirmed violation triggers a written notice to both the license holder and the tenant; a second violation within twelve months adds a mandatory problem-solving conference with the police department; and a third violation within that same period can result in suspension or revocation of the rental license for the specific unit involved. The process applies regardless of whether criminal charges were filed or resulted in an acquittal, and new tenants are not held responsible for violations committed by prior occupants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Albert Lea Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.037, compliant rental operators generally document their ongoing efforts to prevent nuisance activity on their properties, respond promptly to violation notices sent by enforcement officers, and actively participate in any problem-solving conference scheduled by the police department. Operators who receive a notice under subsection (b) typically take documented corrective steps to reduce the risk of a second violation within the twelve-month window, since a third violation can place the rental license for the affected unit in jeopardy. Operators who have initiated eviction proceedings and are diligently pursuing them may have a defense against license sanctions under subsection (e).
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 § 26.037 gives tenants the right to receive written notice before any escalating enforcement action is taken against them, and new tenants are explicitly protected from being penalized for nuisance violations committed by previous occupants under subsection (g). If a tenant receives a notice under this section, they are entitled to participate in the problem-solving conference process and to have input in developing any plan of action. Tenants who believe a violation notice was issued in error or that their rights under this provision were not followed may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or consult with a housing attorney to understand available options.
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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