Blaine, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. V § 18-317
Application
Operative Text
(a) Before any license shall be issued or renewed, the owner of the rental dwelling shall complete an application. The following persons shall be authorized to sign and submit the application: (1) If the owner is a natural person, by the owner thereof. (2) If the owner is a corporation, by an officer thereof. (3) If the owner is a partnership, by a partner thereof. (b) The application shall be made on a form prescribed by the city and shall include: (1) The name and address of the owner of the rental dwelling. (2) The name and address of any operator or agent actively managing the rental dwelling. (3) If the operator or agent is a business entity, the application shall include the names, telephone numbers and addresses of individuals who will be involved in such management, together with a description of the scope of services and manner of delivering these services by the manager. (4) If the applicant is a corporation, the name and address of all officers. (5) If the applicant is a partnership, the name and address of all partners. (6) If the rental dwelling is being sold on a contract for deed, the name and address of the vendees. (7) The legal address of the rental dwelling. (8) Owner, agent or manager to whom notices of violation should be directed pursuant to this article. (9) Proof of smoking policy disclosure for rental dwelling residents as part of the rental agreement.
Blaine Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. V § 18-317 establishes the application requirements that must be satisfied before a rental dwelling license is issued or renewed in Blaine. The application must be submitted on a city-prescribed form and signed by an authorized representative — such as the individual owner, a corporate officer, or a partner — depending on how ownership is structured. The form collects identifying information about the owner, any managing agent or operator, the property itself, and must include proof that a smoking policy disclosure has been provided to residents as part of the rental agreement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Blaine Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. V § 18-317, compliant rental property operators submit a completed, city-prescribed application before each license issuance or renewal, ensuring it is signed by the appropriate authorized party for their ownership structure. Operators generally keep current records of all required details — including owner contact information, management agent names and addresses, officer or partner listings for business entities, contract-for-deed vendee information if applicable, and a designated violation-notice recipient. Maintaining up-to-date proof of smoking policy disclosure provided to residents as part of the rental agreement is also a standard part of the licensing process under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Blaine Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. V § 18-317 requires that landlords identify, on their license application, the specific person or entity to whom notices of violation should be directed, as well as confirm that a smoking policy disclosure was provided to residents through the rental agreement. Tenants can use this provision to understand that their rental dwelling should be operating under a valid, current license that reflects accurate ownership and management contact information. Those who believe a landlord may not be in compliance with licensing requirements can contact the City of Blaine directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to learn about 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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