Champlin, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. II § 30-28

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Champlin, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. II § 30-28
(a) First instance. The enforcement officer shall, upon the first instance of conduct described in section 30-27 notify in writing by first class mail the licensee and tenant of the violation and direct the licensee to take steps to prevent further violations.
(b) Second instance. If, within 12 months of the notification described in section 30-28 (a) of such behavior at the same dwelling unit or at a dwelling unit covered by the same license, another instance of disorderly behavior occurs, the enforcement officer shall notify the licensee and tenant in writing by first class mail of the violation and shall direct the licensee to submit to the enforcement officer, within ten days of the date of the notice, a written report of all actions taken since the first violation notice and actions the licensee intends to take to prevent further disorderly behavior.
(c) Third instance. If, within 12 months after the date of the notice described in section 30-28 (b), another instance of disorderly behavior occurs at a dwelling unit covered by the same license, the rental license may, following an opportunity for the licensee to be heard by the city council, be revoked, suspended or not renewed by the city council upon the recommendation of the enforcement officer. The enforcement officer shall submit a written description of the disorderly conduct and recommendations for action to the city council and licensee within 20 days of the service of third notice on licensee of disorderly behavior. Licensee's opportunity to be heard by city council under this paragraph is subject to written request for hearing to the city within ten days of the date of submission of the enforcement officer's description of conduct and recommendations for action.
(d) Nuisance property. If the occupants or visitors to a particular dwelling unit cause multiple police calls to the unit for disorderly or disruptive behavior, the city council may deem the dwelling unit a public nuisance and take action pursuant to sections 30-28 and 30-29 .
(e) Postponing license action. No action to suspend or revoke a license if the licensee is actively, diligently, in good faith and without delay pursuing an unlawful detainer action against tenants of the licensed dwelling if the removal of those tenants, in the opinion of the enforcement officer, will cure the violations for which action to revoke or suspend have been recommended to the council. In such cases the licensee shall be allowed a reasonable time to complete the eviction process, but not more than 60 days from the date of the third instance of disorderly behavior.
(f) Determining disorderly behavior. A determination that the licensed dwelling unit has been the location of disorderly behavior shall be made upon substantial evidence. It shall not be necessary that criminal charges be brought to support a determination of disorderly behavior, nor shall the fact of dismissal or acquittals of such criminal charges operate as a bar to adverse license action under this article.
(g) Remedies not exclusive. The criminal and civil remedies provided in this article are not exclusive, and the city council may take any action with respect to a licensee, a tenant, occupant or the licensed premises as is authorized by other ordinances or the laws of the state.
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Plain English

Champlin Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. II § 30-28 establishes a graduated enforcement process for rental properties where disorderly behavior has been documented. On a first instance, the enforcement officer issues written notice to both the landlord (licensee) and tenant; a second instance within 12 months triggers a requirement for the landlord to submit a written corrective action report; a third instance within the following 12 months can lead to license revocation, suspension, or non-renewal by the city council after a hearing opportunity. Criminal charges or convictions are not required for the city to act, and the remedies available under this provision are not the only ones the city may pursue.

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For Property Managers

Under § 30-28, compliant rental operators in Champlin generally maintain clear records of any disorderly-behavior notices received and respond promptly to each escalation level. Upon a second-instance notice, a licensee is expected to submit a written report within ten days detailing corrective steps already taken and those planned going forward. Operators who are actively and diligently pursuing an unlawful detainer action against the tenants responsible for violations may be granted up to 60 days to complete that process before license action proceeds, provided the enforcement officer agrees removal of those tenants would cure the violations.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 30-28 requires that tenants be notified in writing at each stage of the enforcement process — first, second, and third instances — so tenants have the opportunity to be aware of any violations attributed to their dwelling unit. Tenants should understand that a rental license revocation or suspension can affect their housing situation, and that the city council must provide the licensee a hearing opportunity before taking such action. Tenants who believe a notice was issued in error or who have concerns about how this provision is being applied may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid service for guidance on available options.

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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