Brooklyn Park, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 117 (2026) § 117.47
LICENSE TRANSFER
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No licensee has the right to transfer a license to any other person or property.
('72 Code, § 455:36) (Ord. 1996-795, passed 1-22-96) Penalty, see § 10.99Brooklyn Park Ch. 117 Rental Dwellings § 117.47 establishes that a rental dwelling license is tied to the specific licensee and the specific property for which it was issued. The license cannot be handed off to another person, nor can it be applied to a different property. Any change in ownership or property would require a new licensing process rather than a simple transfer of the existing license.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Brooklyn Park Ch. 117 § 117.47, compliant rental property operators understand that their rental dwelling license is non-transferable — it cannot be signed over to a buyer, a new co-owner, or applied to a different property. Operators who sell or otherwise convey a licensed rental property generally ensure that the incoming owner initiates a fresh license application rather than assuming the existing one. Keeping this distinction clear during ownership transitions helps avoid operating a rental dwelling under an invalid or lapsed license.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Brooklyn Park Ch. 117 § 117.47 means that a rental dwelling must be licensed under the current owner's name — a license from a prior owner does not carry over to a new one. If a property changes hands and tenants have reason to believe the new owner is operating without a valid license, they may contact the City of Brooklyn Park to inquire about the property's licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what remedies or protections may be available when a rental property is not properly licensed.
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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