Blaine, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. V § 18-324
Suspension, revocation, denial, non-renewal
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(a) Hearing. An action to deny, revoke, suspend, or not renew a license under this article shall be initiated by the city by giving written notice to the licensee of a hearing by a hearing officer, on behalf of the city council to consider such denial, revocation, suspension or non-renewal. The written notice shall specify all violations and shall state the date, time, place and purpose of the hearing. The hearing shall be held no less than ten days and no more than 30 days after giving the notice. In such hearing, the hearing officer shall give due regard to the frequency and seriousness of violations, the ease with which such violations could have been cured or avoided and good faith efforts to comply with city requirements. Following the hearing, the hearing officer, in its sole discretion may deny, revoke, suspend, or decline to renew the license for all or any part or parts of the rental dwelling, or may grant a license upon such terms and conditions as it deems necessary to accomplish the purposes of this article. Further, an action to deny, revoke, suspend, or not renew a license based upon violations of this article may be postponed or discontinued at any time if it appears that the licensee has taken appropriate measures which will prevent further instances of disorderly use. The hearing officer shall issue its decision upon written findings. (b) Reason for action. The hearing officer may revoke, suspend, deny or decline to renew any license issued under this article upon any grounds it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) False statements on any application or other information or report required by this article to be given by the applicant or licensee. (2) Failure to pay any application fee, penalty, re-inspection, or reinstatement fee required by this article and resolutions. (3) Failure to correct deficiencies noted in notices of violation in the time specified in the notice. (4) Any other violation of this article. (c) Reinstatement of license. Upon a decision to revoke, deny, or not renew a license, no new application for the same rental dwelling will be accepted for a period of time specified in the written decision of the hearing officer, not exceeding one year. Any such new application must be accompanied by a reinstatement fee, as specified by resolution, in addition to all other fees required by this article. (d) No new rentals. A written decision to revoke, suspend, deny, or not renew a license shall specify the part or parts of the rental dwelling to which it applies. Thereafter, and until a license is reissued or reinstated, no rental units becoming vacant in such part or parts of the rental dwelling may be re-let or occupied. Revocation, suspension or non-renewal of a license shall not excuse the owner of a rental dwelling from compliance with the terms of this article for any other unit or units in the rental dwelling which remain occupied. (e) Failure to comply. Failure to comply with any term of this article during a period of revocation, suspension, or non-renewal is a misdemeanor and is also grounds for extension of the term of such revocation or suspension or continuation of non-renewal, or for a decision not to reinstate the license, notwithstanding any limitations on the period of suspension, revocation or non-renewal specified in the hearing officer's written decision.
Blaine Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. V § 18-324 establishes the process by which the City of Blaine may deny, revoke, suspend, or decline to renew a rental dwelling license. The city must provide written notice and hold a hearing before a hearing officer within a 10-to-30-day window, during which factors such as the seriousness of violations and good-faith compliance efforts are weighed. A revoked or suspended license can restrict re-renting of vacant units, and continued violations during a suspension or revocation period constitute a misdemeanor and can extend the enforcement action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Blaine Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. V § 18-324, operators of rental dwellings who receive a written notice of a license hearing generally respond by gathering documentation of any corrective actions taken, paying outstanding fees, and demonstrating good-faith compliance efforts before the scheduled hearing. A hearing officer considers how quickly and thoroughly violations were addressed, so maintaining clear records of repairs, inspections, and communications with the city is a practice consistent with compliance. Operators should also be aware that once a license is revoked or not renewed, vacant units in the affected portion of the property cannot be re-rented until the license is reinstated, and ongoing violations during that period can extend the enforcement period or result in misdemeanor charges.
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 § 18-324 provides that when a rental dwelling license is revoked, suspended, or not renewed, the owner remains obligated to comply with all applicable ordinance requirements for any units that remain occupied — tenants in those units are not simply left without protections. If a landlord's license is under review or has been acted upon, tenants may contact the City of Blaine directly to understand how the decision affects their specific building and what obligations the owner still carries. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Blaine's rental licensing framework can help residents understand their options, including whether a license action creates any defenses or remedies available to them.
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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