Clearwater, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-4
Term and renewal of registration certificates; non-assignment
Operative Text
Registration certificates will initially be required on or before July 1 of each year, starting on July 1, 2022. Each registration certificate shall expire on June 30 following its issuance and, accordingly, the maximum term length of a registration certificate shall be five years. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a rental certificate shall expire on June 30 of any year if the associated rental premises was the subject of any unresolved enforcement efforts by the city under this section during the previous calendar year, irrespective of whether said enforcement efforts resulted in a suspension. All information required in subsection 8-3 (b) must be resubmitted at the time of renewal, and renewal applications shall be submitted at least 30 days prior to expiration. Registration certificates may not be transferred or assigned.
Under Clearwater Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-4, rental property registration certificates must be obtained annually starting July 1, 2022, and each certificate expires on June 30 following its issuance, with a maximum term of five years. If a rental property was subject to any unresolved city enforcement action during the prior calendar year—regardless of whether a suspension resulted—the certificate expires on the nearest June 30. Certificates cannot be transferred or assigned to another party, and renewal requires resubmission of all information from § 8-3(b) at least 30 days before expiration.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Clearwater Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-4 generally maintain active registration certificates by submitting complete renewal applications—including all information required under § 8-3(b)—no later than 30 days before the June 30 expiration date. Compliant operators also monitor whether any city enforcement actions tied to their rental premises remain unresolved, since an open enforcement matter from the prior calendar year triggers an earlier certificate expiration regardless of whether a suspension was issued. Because certificates cannot be transferred or assigned, owners who acquire rental properties typically initiate their own registration rather than relying on a prior owner's certificate.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Clearwater Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-4, tenants have an interest in knowing whether their landlord holds a current, valid registration certificate, since the ordinance ties certificate validity to the absence of unresolved enforcement actions against the property. If a landlord's certificate has lapsed or was not properly renewed, tenants may have grounds to raise that status in relevant proceedings or file a complaint with the appropriate city enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Clearwater's rental registration requirements can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be operating without a valid certificate under § 8-4.
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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