Columbia Heights, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 5A (2026) § 5A.408
SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
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(A) A license issued or renewed under this section may be revoked or suspended upon a finding of noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter. Reinstatement of a suspended or revoked license shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount set by Council Resolution. Issuance of a new license after suspension or revocation shall be made in the manner provided for obtaining an initial license. (B) The Council may, for cause, revoke or suspend a license, or take other action restricting the privileges of a license subject to the following requirements: (1) The city, through its Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer, provides the licensee with a written statement or reasons or causes for the proposed Council action together with a notice for public hearing. (2) The Council shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed action and provide findings of fact and citations to any ordinances or regulations that have been violated, together with a statement of action taken and the conditions of any resulting revocation, suspension, or other action restricting the privileges of the licensee. (3) The Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer shall forward the findings and statement of action taken to the person in whose name said license was issued by mailing the same to the mailing address indicated on the license application. (C) A violation of any provision of this chapter or of state law, prescribing standards of conduct or regulations governing a licensee; the particular type of business or commercial activity or trade or occupation that is licensed; or the premises where the licensed activity is conducted; shall be a prima facie showing of cause for revocation, suspension, or other action restricting the privileges of a licensee as the Council may determine. (D) Nondisclosure, misrepresentation or misstatement of a material fact in any application for a license under this chapter shall be a prima facie showing of cause for revocation, suspension, or other such action restricting the privileges of a licensee as the Council may determine. (E) Any person or owner who has had an interest in two or more licenses revoked pursuant to this code shall be ineligible to hold or have an interest in an occupancy license for a period of five years. (Ord. 1532, passed 11-26-07)
Columbia Heights Ch. 5A Rental Housing § 5A.408 establishes the process by which the City Council may revoke or suspend a rental housing license when a licensee is found to be out of compliance with local chapter requirements or applicable state law. Before any such action is taken, the city must provide written notice of the reasons and hold a public hearing, after which the Council issues formal findings. A landlord who has had two or more licenses revoked loses eligibility to hold any occupancy license for five years, and reinstatement of a revoked or suspended license requires payment of a fee set by Council Resolution.
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Under § 5A.408, property owners who hold a rental housing license in Columbia Heights are generally expected to maintain ongoing compliance with all provisions of Ch. 5A and relevant state law, since violations can serve as prima facie grounds for suspension or revocation. Operators typically ensure that all information submitted on license applications is accurate and complete, because nondisclosure or misrepresentation of a material fact is itself grounds for adverse license action. When a notice of proposed action is received from the Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer, the licensee has the opportunity to participate in the required public hearing before the Council makes a final determination.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 5A.408 of Columbia Heights Rental Housing law gives tenants a framework to understand that their landlord's rental license can be suspended or revoked if the landlord violates chapter requirements or state law — a process that involves a public hearing and formal findings by the City Council. Tenants who are aware of ongoing code violations or believe their landlord has misrepresented information on a license application may consider contacting the city's Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer, who plays a central role in initiating the review process under this section. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Columbia Heights housing regulations can help residents understand how license enforcement proceedings may relate to their housing situation.
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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