Coon Rapids, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12-900 § 12-909
Tenant Background Checks and Roster
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As a condition of the license, the Licensee must, as a continuing obligation, conduct criminal background checks and credit history checks on all prospective tenants and maintain a current roster of tenants and other persons who have a lawful right to occupy the rental dwelling or rental dwelling units. The Licensee must designate the name of the person or persons who will have possession of the roster and must promptly notify the City Manager of any change in the identity, address or telephone numbers of the designee. The roster must be available for inspection by City officials upon request. If a person under investigation by the City claims a lawful right to occupy a rental dwelling unit or be present on the rental property, the City Manager may request to inspect the lease for the unit in which the person claims to reside. Upon such request, the Licensee shall provide the lease for inspection.
Under Coon Rapids Code of Ordinances ch. 12-900 § 12-909, rental property licensees are required to run criminal background and credit history checks on all prospective tenants as an ongoing condition of holding a rental license. Licensees must also keep an up-to-date roster of all persons lawfully entitled to occupy their rental units, designate a custodian for that roster, and keep the city informed of any changes to that custodian's contact information. The roster and, in certain circumstances, individual leases must be made available to city officials upon request.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Compliant operators under ch. 12-900 § 12-909 maintain a documented process for screening every prospective tenant through criminal background and credit history checks before occupancy. They keep a current, accurate roster of all lawful occupants, formally designate a named custodian for that roster, and promptly update the City Manager whenever the custodian's identity, address, or phone number changes. When city officials request to inspect the roster or a specific lease—particularly when a person's right to occupy is under investigation—compliant licensees make those records available without delay.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-909 of the Coon Rapids Code of Ordinances ch. 12-900 establishes that landlords must document who has a lawful right to occupy each rental unit and keep that information current. If a city investigation raises questions about your right to occupy your unit, the city may request to review your lease, and your landlord is required to produce it. Tenants who believe a landlord is not maintaining accurate occupancy records or is otherwise not complying with this provision may consider contacting the City of Coon Rapids directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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