Brooklyn Park, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 117 (2026) § 117.485
POINT OF CONVERSION INSPECTION
Operative Text
Whenever a dwelling is converted to a licensed rental dwelling, the dwelling shall be licensed and inspected for compliance with the minimum standards set forth in § 117.52 of this code. The fee for the conversion required by this section shall be in the amount set by the City Council. This fee shall be in addition to the annual rental license fee. This provision shall not apply to buildings containing more than two dwelling units. (Ord. 2002-975, passed 6-10-02; Am. Ord. 2003-1007, passed 10-27-03; Am. Ord. 2004-1021, passed 11-15-04; Am. Ord. 2008-1087, passed 5-27-08; Am. Ord. 2008-1093, passed 8-25-08)
Brooklyn Park Ch. 117 Rental Dwellings § 117.485 establishes that when a dwelling is converted into a licensed rental property, it must be inspected to confirm it meets the minimum housing standards outlined in § 117.52 of the city code. A separate conversion inspection fee, set by the City Council, is charged in addition to the standard annual rental license fee. This requirement applies only to buildings with one or two dwelling units; larger multi-unit buildings are exempt from this particular provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Brooklyn Park Ch. 117 § 117.485, operators who convert a property into a rental dwelling are generally expected to schedule and complete a point-of-conversion inspection before or as part of the licensing process. Compliant operators budget for both the City Council-established conversion fee and the ongoing annual rental license fee as distinct costs. Because this provision applies only to buildings with two or fewer dwelling units, owners of larger properties should confirm which separate licensing requirements govern their buildings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Brooklyn Park Ch. 117 § 117.485 gives tenants in newly converted one- or two-unit rental dwellings a basis to know that the property should have undergone an inspection for minimum housing standards before being licensed as a rental. If a tenant has reason to believe a conversion inspection was not completed or that the property does not meet the standards referenced in § 117.52, they may consider contacting the Brooklyn Park city offices responsible for rental licensing to inquire about the property's inspection history. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Brooklyn Park housing code can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord has not followed the conversion licensing process.
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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