Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14 § 14.569
LICENSE REQUIRED (Bloomington Rental Housing Code)
Operative Text
No person is permitted to allow to be occupied, let or offered to let to another for occupancy, or charge, accept or retain rent, for any dwelling unit or group housing unless the owner has first obtained a license under the terms of this Article VIII. The practice of pre-leasing new rental construction is exempt from the provisions of this section. (Ord. 2014-9, passed 5-5-2014; Ord. 2017-25 , passed 7-25-2017; Ord. 2022-14 , passed 4-25-2022)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14.569 establishes that any dwelling unit or group housing offered for rent must be covered by a valid license obtained by the owner before the unit is occupied, let, or has rent collected. No one may charge, accept, or retain rent for an unlicensed unit. The only exception carved out by § 14.569 is the pre-leasing of newly constructed rental properties, which is not subject to this licensing requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 14.569, compliant rental property operators in Bloomington secure the required license before allowing any tenant to move in, before advertising a unit as available to let, and before collecting any rent. Operators generally ensure the license is renewed and kept current for every dwelling unit or group housing property in their portfolio. The pre-leasing exemption for new construction is narrow, so operators typically confirm licensure is in place well before a new building transitions to occupancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14.569 of Bloomington's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to verify that their landlord holds a valid rental license before or during their tenancy, since no rent is lawfully chargeable on an unlicensed unit. Tenants who believe their unit may be unlicensed can contact the City of Bloomington's relevant licensing or inspections department to check the status of a property's license. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bloomington's ordinances can help residents understand what remedies or defenses may be available when a unit is found to be operating without the license required by § 14.569.
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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