Brainerd, Minn., City Code § 425 (2026) § 425.3003
What the License Covers
Operative Text
425.3003 What the License Covers
(a) One (1) license shall be issued for each rental dwelling but covers all
units within the premises.
(b) The City shall have authority to exercise its licensing powers under this
article, including the power to issue, deny, and revoke licenses, with
respect to an entire premises or unit(s) within the premises.Section 425.3003 of the Brainerd Rental Housing Code establishes that a single rental housing license is issued per rental dwelling property, and that one license extends to cover every unit located within that property. The City of Brainerd retains broad authority under this article to issue, deny, or revoke a license as it applies to the entire premises or to individual units within it. This means licensing actions are not necessarily all-or-nothing — the City can target its enforcement at the whole property or at specific units.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 425.3003, a compliant rental property operator in Brainerd obtains one license per rental dwelling, which then covers all units on that premises — so operators generally do not need a separate license for each individual unit. However, operators should be aware that the City holds authority to deny or revoke licensing at the level of the whole property or unit by unit, meaning a compliance issue in one unit could trigger a licensing action affecting only that unit or the entire building. Keeping all units in good standing under the Brainerd Rental Housing Code is the standard practice for maintaining an uninterrupted license.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 425.3003 means that the rental property where a tenant lives should be covered by a single city-issued license that extends to every unit in the building. Tenants can inquire with the City of Brainerd about whether their specific premises holds a valid license, since the City has authority to revoke or deny licensing for individual units or the whole property. If a tenant believes their unit is being rented without proper licensing, they may consider contacting the City, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting 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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