Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14 § 14.575
RENTAL HISTORY (Bloomington Rental Housing Code)
Operative Text
The issuing authority must consider the applicant’s rental property management history when making the determination to issue or renew a rental license. An applicant that has a majority ownership interest or management role in other rental properties that are, or have been in the preceding five years, suspended, or revoked, will be ineligible for new or additional rental licenses for a period of five years from the suspension, or revocation. At the end of that five-year period of license ineligibility, upon re-application the applicant must demonstrate to the issuing authority and the Housing Inspector that the applicant is willing and able to manage the property in a manner that is consistent with the public health, safety and welfare and in compliance with all applicable laws. An applicant who is denied a rental license will receive written notice of the denial, the reasons therefore and the procedure by which the applicant may request a hearing before the City Council pursuant to § 14.578 of this Article VIII . (Ord. 2014-9, passed 5-5-2014; Ord. 2017-25 , passed 7-25-2017)
Under Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14.575, the issuing authority must review an applicant's rental property management history when deciding whether to issue or renew a rental license. Applicants with a majority ownership or management role in properties that have had a license suspended or revoked within the past five years are ineligible for new licenses for five years from that action. After that ineligibility period, applicants must show the Housing Inspector and issuing authority they can manage property lawfully and safely. Denied applicants receive written notice and may request a hearing before the City Council under § 14.578.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14.575 means that a rental property owner's full licensing history—including any suspensions or revocations across all properties where they hold a majority interest or management role—is subject to review at every application or renewal. Operators who maintain compliant properties across their entire portfolio avoid triggering the five-year ineligibility period. After any ineligibility period ends, a re-applicant should be prepared to demonstrate to the Housing Inspector and issuing authority a clear record of lawful, safe property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14.575 of the Bloomington Code of Ordinances creates a mechanism that can affect who is permitted to operate rental housing in the city. If a landlord's license has been suspended or revoked, that history can prevent them from obtaining new licenses for five years, which may be relevant context for tenants in properties with compliance concerns. Tenants who believe a landlord is operating without a valid license may contact the city's Housing Inspector or explore options through a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on next steps.
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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