Burnsville, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 3-15 (2026) § 3-15-8
License Issuance
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The application will be reviewed and the property will be inspected pursuant to Section 3-15-7 of this Chapter. If the property meets applicable codes, laws and ordinances, and fees have been paid, the Code official shall recommend issuance of the license. Renewals: The renewal of a license under this chapter shall be handled in the same manner as the original application and shall be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to the license expiration. Renewal applications received after the due date but before the license expiration date shall be subject to late fees as determined by City Council resolution. The issuance of a license under this Chapter is considered a privilege and not an absolute right of the applicant and shall not entitle the holder to an automatic renewal of the license. (Ord. 1415, 5-16- 2017) Transfers: All licenses issued under this Chapter shall be valid only on the premises for which the license was issued and only for the person or entity to whom the license was issued. No transfer of any license to another location or person shall be valid without the prior approval of the City Manager or designee. (Ord. 1276, 9-18-2012, eff. 1-2-20132017) HISTORY Amended by Ord. 1585 on 4/28/2023
Burnsville's Ch. 3-15 Rental Licensing § 3-15-8 establishes how rental licenses are issued, renewed, and transferred. A license is granted only after a property inspection and code compliance review, and it is treated as a privilege rather than an automatic right. Renewals must be submitted at least 30 days before expiration or late fees apply, and licenses are tied to a specific property and owner — they cannot be moved to a new location or person without City Manager approval.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-15-8, compliant rental operators submit renewal applications at least 30 days before their license expiration date to avoid late fees set by City Council resolution. Because the license is tied to a specific property and owner, operators who sell a property or restructure ownership generally seek prior City Manager approval before assuming any license transfer is valid. Keeping inspection records current and tracking expiration dates are practices associated with maintaining uninterrupted licensure under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 3-15-8 means that a landlord's rental license must be validly issued for the specific property where a tenant lives, and that license cannot simply be transferred to a new owner without City Manager approval. If a property changes hands or a landlord's license lapses, tenants may have grounds to raise licensing compliance as a concern with the City of Burnsville's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are generally available when a rental property may be operating without a properly issued or transferred license under this chapter.
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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