Brooklyn Park, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 117 (2026) § 117.49
CONDUCT ON RENTAL PROPERTY
Operative Text
(A) It is the responsibility of the owner/licensee to see that persons occupying a rental dwelling conduct themselves in such a manner as not to cause the premises to be disorderly. For purposes of this section, a rental dwelling is disorderly when any of the following types of conduct occur under any of the following provisions:
(1) §§ 92.05 and 92.06 of this code (animal noise and public nuisances).
(2) § 134.03 of this code (noisy parties).
(3) Chapter 135 of this code (unlawful possession, delivery or purchase) or violation of laws relating to the possession of controlled substances as defined in M.S. §§ 152.01 et seq.
(4) §§ 134.15 et seq. of this code (disorderly conduct) or laws relating to disorderly conduct as defined in M.S. § 609.72.
(5) §§ 112.030 through 112.069 of this code (unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor or 3.2 malt liquor) or laws relating to the sale of intoxicating liquor as defined in M.S. §§ 340A.701, 340A.702 or 340A.703.
(6) Laws relating to prostitution or acts relating to prostitution as defined in M.S. § 609.321, Subdivision 9 and 609.324, housing individuals engaged in prostitution.
(7) Chapter 136 of this code (weapons) or laws relating to unlawful use or possession of a firearm as defined in M.S. §§ 609.66 et seq., on the licensed premises.
(8) § 134.01 of this code (assaults) or laws relating to assault.
(9) Laws relating to contributing to the need for protection or services or delinquency of a minor as defined in M.S. § 260C, et seq.
(10) M.S. § 609.33, relating to owning, leasing, operating, managing, maintaining or conducting a disorderly house or inviting or attempting to invite others to visit or remain in a disorderly house.
(11) M.S. § 609.50 which prohibits interference with a police officer.
(12) M.S. § 609.713 which prohibits terroristic threats.
(13) M.S. § 609.715 which prohibits presence of unlawful assembly.
(14) M.S. § 609.71 which prohibits riot.
(15) M.S. §§ 609.226 and 347.56, relating to dangerous dogs.
(16) M.S. § 609.78 which prohibits interfering with "911" phone calls.
(17) M.S. §§ 609.75 through 609.76, which prohibits gambling.
(18) M.S. § 243.166 (Predatory Offender Registration).
(19) M.S. § 609.229 (Crime committed for benefit of a gang).
(20) M.S. § 609.26, subdivision 1(8) (causing or contributing to a child being a runaway).
(21) M.S. § 609.903 (Racketeering).
(22) M.S. § 609.53 (Stolen property or property obtained by robbery).
(B) Conduct enforcement. The City Manager is responsible for enforcement and administration of this section.
(C) Upon determination by the City Manager that a rental dwelling was used in a disorderly manner, as described in paragraph (A) of this section, the City Manager must give notice to the owner/licensee of the violation and direct that steps be taken to prevent further violations.
(D) If a second instance of disorderly use of a rental dwelling occurs within the 12-month period following an incident for which a notice in paragraph (C) of this section was given, the City Manager must notify the owner/licensee of the violation and must also require the owner/licensee to submit a written report of the actions taken, and proposed to be taken to prevent further disorderly use. This written report must be submitted to the City Manager within ten business days of receipt of the notice of disorderly use and must detail all actions taken by the owner/licensee in response to all notices of disorderly use within the preceding 12 months.
(E) (1) If a third instance of disorderly use of a rental dwelling occurs within the 12-month period following any two previous instances of disorderly use for which notices were given, the City Manager must notify the owner/licensee of the violation and must also require the owner/licensee to submit a written report of the actions taken, and proposed to be taken, to prevent further disorderly use. The 12-month period begins on the date of the police report generated in response to the first instance of disorderly use. The written report must be submitted to the City Manager within ten business days of receipt of the notice of disorderly use and must detail all actions taken in response to all notices of disorderly use within the preceding 12 months.
(2) After the third instance of disorderly use, the City Manager may deny, revoke, suspend or not renew the license for the premises. Before such an action, the City Manager must give to the owner/licensee written notice of a hearing before the City Hearing Officer to consider such denial, revocation, suspension or non-renewal. Such written notice must specify all violations of this section, and must state the date, time, place and purpose of the hearing. The hearing must be held no less than ten days and no more than 30 days after giving such notice.
(3) Following the hearing, the City Manager may deny, revoke, suspend or decline to renew the license for all or any part or parts of the rental dwelling or may grant a license upon such terms and conditions as it deems necessary to accomplish the purposes of this section.
(4) Appeals of any decision made by the City Manager must be filed in Hennepin County District Court.
(5) Upon a decision to revoke, suspend, deny or not renew a license for violations of this section, the owner/licensee will not be eligible for any new rental licenses for a period determined by the City Manager, but not to exceed one year. Any person who has had two or more licenses revoked, suspended, denied or not renewed for violations of this section, will not be eligible for any new rental licenses for a period determined by the City Manager, but not to exceed two years.
(F) No adverse license action shall be imposed where the instance of disorderly use occurred during the pendency of eviction proceedings (unlawful detainer) or within 30 days of notice given to a tenant to vacate the premises where the disorderly use was related to conduct by that tenant or by other occupants or guests of the tenant's unit. Eviction proceedings are not a bar to adverse license action, however, unless they are diligently pursued by the licensee.
(G) A determination that a rental dwelling has been used in a disorderly manner as described in paragraph (A) of this section shall be made upon a fair preponderance of the evidence to support such a determination. It is not necessary that criminal charges be brought in order to support a determination of disorderly use nor does the fact of dismissal or acquittal of such a criminal charge operate as a bar to adverse license action under this section.
(H) All notices given by the city under this section must be personally served on the owner/licensee, sent by certified mail to the owner/licensee's last known address or, if neither method of service effects notice, by posting on a conspicuous place on the rental dwelling.
(I) Enforcement actions provided in this section are not exclusive, and the City Manager may take any action with respect to a licensee, a tenant, or a rental dwelling as is authorized by the city code, state or federal law. The City Manager may postpone or discontinue any enforcement action, including an action to deny, revoke, suspend, or not renew a license, if it appears that the owner/licensee has taken appropriate measures to prevent further instances of disorderly use.
('72 Code, § 455:50) (Ord. 1992-710, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 2002- 975, passed 6-10-02; Am. Ord. 2008-1090, passed 7-7-08; Am. Ord. 2016-1208, passed 9-26-16; Am. Ord. 2025-1319, passed 10-27-25) Penalty, see § 10.99Brooklyn Park Ch. 117 § 117.49 establishes that a rental dwelling becomes legally 'disorderly' when occupants, guests, or others on the property engage in any of a broad list of prohibited conduct—ranging from noise violations and drug offenses to assault, weapons violations, gambling, and racketeering, among others. The City Manager is responsible for enforcing this provision and follows a graduated response: a first incident triggers a notice to the owner, a second within 12 months requires a written remediation plan, and a third within 12 months can trigger a formal hearing that may result in license denial, revocation, suspension, or non-renewal. A disorderly-use determination does not require a criminal conviction and can be made on a preponderance of the evidence standard.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Brooklyn Park Ch. 117 § 117.49, compliant rental property operators generally maintain active oversight of tenant and guest conduct, respond promptly to any City Manager notice of a disorderly-use finding, and document all corrective steps taken. When a second notice is issued within a 12-month period, operators are required to submit a written report to the City Manager within ten business days detailing actions taken and planned. Operators who are actively and diligently pursuing eviction of a tenant responsible for disorderly conduct may be shielded from adverse license action during that process, provided the proceedings are pursued without delay.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Brooklyn Park Ch. 117 § 117.49 places the primary compliance burden on the property owner or licensee, but the conduct of tenants, their household members, and guests is what triggers the disorderly-use findings that can lead to license action. Tenants should be aware that a disorderly-use determination can be made even if no criminal charges are filed or if charges are dismissed, meaning the standard applied is civil rather than criminal. Tenants who believe enforcement actions under this section are being applied unfairly or are affecting their housing stability may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the appeals process, which under § 117.49(E)(4) runs through Hennepin County District Court.
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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