Brooklyn Park, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 117 (2026) § 117.491

(A) Definitions. The definitions in § 117.42 shall apply to this division, unless modified or supplemented below. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.


DRUG-RELATED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY . The illegal manufacture sale, distribution, use, or possession with intent to manufacture, sell distribute, or use of a controlled substance or any substance represented to be drugs as defined in Section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act, as amended from time to time.


PREMISES. The entire lot or unplatted parcel of land upon which there is a rental dwelling, including, but not limited to, any common area, parking lot, curtilage, recreational area, open space, accessory structure, or other structure thereon.


PROSTITUTION OR PROSTITUTION-RELATED ACTIVITY . Any conduct that would violate M.S. §§ 609.321 to 609.324, as amended from time to time.


STOLEN PROPERTY . Any property that was stolen or obtained by robbery in violation of M.S. § 609.53, as amended from time to time, including but not limited to, property which was located in an open-air delivery location for delivery to an identified individual or individuals.


TENANT . Any adult persons granted temporary use of a rental dwelling pursuant to a lease with the owner or operator of the rental dwelling.


UNLAWFUL USE OR POSSESSION OF A FIREARM . Any conduct that would violate M.S. §§ 609.66, Subd. 1a, 609.67, or 624.713, as amended from time to time.


(B) The city has established a rental owner educational program. This educational program includes but is not limited to information such as: applicant screening, rental agreements, identification of illegal activity, eviction process, the roles of working with the police, crime prevention, code enforcement and public health, licensing and inspections, and active property management. An owner whose only rental dwelling is a single-family dwelling homesteaded by a relative is exempted from the program. The following are requirements of the program:


(1) All owners or operators of a rental dwelling must attend and complete the rental owner education program offered by the city’s Police Department within one year of the issuance of a new rental license.


(2) Owners or operators possessing rental licenses issued prior to the enactment of this section will be required to attend the rental owner education program within one year of the renewal their rental license.


(3) The owner or operator of a rental dwelling notified of a third instance of disorderly use under § 117.49 will be required to attend the next available Brooklyn Park rental owner education program to maintain their rental license.


(4) Program attendees will be required to pay a participation fee in an amount set forth by the Council.


(C) All tenant leases, except for state-licensed residential facilities and subject to all preemptory state and federal laws, shall contain the following language:


(1) Tenant, any members of the tenant’s household, a guest or other person affiliated with tenant shall not engage in criminal activity, including but not limited to, drug-related criminal activity, prostitution or prostitution-related activity, the unlawful use or possession of a firearm, or stealing or allowing any property under the stolen property definition on the premises.


(2) Tenant, any members of the tenant’s household, a guest or other person affiliated with tenant shall not engage in any act intended to facilitate criminal activity, including drug-related criminal activity, prostitution or prostitution-related activity, the unlawful use or possession of a firearm, or stealing or allowing any property under the stolen property definition on the premises.


(3) Tenant, any members of the tenant’s household, a guest or other person affiliated with tenant will not permit the dwelling unit to be used for, or to facilitate criminal activity, including drug-related criminal activity, prostitution or prostitution-related activity, the unlawful use or possession of a firearm, or stealing or allowing any property under the stolen property definition on the premises, regardless of whether the individual engaging in such activity is a member of the household, or a guest.


(4) Tenant, any member of the tenant’s household, a guest or other person affiliated with the tenant shall not engage in the unlawful manufacturing, selling, using, storing, keeping, or giving of a controlled substance on the premises.


(5) Violation of the above provisions shall be a material and irreparable violation of the lease and good cause for immediate termination of tenancy.


(6) Non-exclusive remedies. The lease addendum language is in addition to all other terms of the lease and does not limit or replace any other provisions.


(D) Upon determination by the City Manager that a licensed premises or unit within a licensed premises was used in violation of the lease addendum language, the City Manager shall notify the owner and property manager of the violation. The owner or property manager shall notify the tenant or tenants within ten days of the notice of violation of the lease addendum language and proceed with the termination of the tenancy of all tenants occupying the unit. If the owner or property manager fails to comply with this section, the City Manager may initiate an action to deny, revoke, suspend, or not renew the license following the same process as outlined in § 117.49 (E)(2) - (5).


(Ord. 208-1090, passed 7-7-08; Am. Ord. 2016-1208, passed 9-26-16; Am. Ord. 2025-1319, passed 10-27-25)