Dilworth, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 (2026) § 152.21
FAILURE TO GRANT REGISTRATION, REVOCATION, SUSPENSION OR FAILURE TO RENEW A REGISTRATION
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(A) The city reserves the right not to register a unit unless the rental unit or units for which registration is sought complies with the requirements of this chapter. (B) Any registration issued under this chapter is subject to the right, which is hereby expressly reserved by the city, to suspend, revoke or fail to renew the same should the registration holder or their agents, employees, representatives or lessees directly or indirectly operate or maintain the rental dwellings contrary to the provisions of this chapter or any other ordinance of the city or any special permit issued by the city, or the laws of the state; provided, however, registration shall not be suspended, revoked or failed to be renewed if the registration holder complies with a compliance order or orders in a timely manner. (C) The City Administrator shall notify, in writing, the applicant that his or her registration has been denied, or the registration holder that his or her registration is being suspended, removed or non-renewed. The suspension, revocation or non-renewal shall occur 35 calendar days after the date of the order, or at such later date as set out in the order. The notice shall be served by mailing a copy of the order to the property owner, and the designated local property manager, if any, as indicated in the records on file in the City Administrator’s office. (D) If the order is appealed to the City Council, the registration holder shall receive at least seven days’ written notice of the hearing date before the Council and, at that hearing, the registration holder, the local managing agent or an attorney representing the registration holder may present evidence. After the hearing, the Council may uphold the decision of the City Administrator, reverse the decision of the City Administrator or enter a different order with different conditions if the City Council deems it necessary to protect the public health, sanitation, safety or general welfare of the community at large or the residents of rental units in the city. The City Council shall issue written findings of fact and its order within 20 calendar days of the hearing. (E) The decision of the City Council may be appealed by the registration holder by filing an appeal or an appropriate writ with the Clay County District Court within 15 calendar days of the date of the order of the City Council. (Ord. 95-2, passed 7-26-1995; Ord. 22-03, passed 4-11-2022)
Dilworth Ch. 152 § 152.21 establishes the city's authority to deny, suspend, revoke, or decline to renew a rental unit registration when a property is not in compliance with local ordinances, state law, or special permits. A registration action does not take effect until 35 calendar days after the City Administrator issues a written order, and a registration holder who complies with a compliance order in a timely manner is protected from losing their registration. The provision also sets out a structured appeal process, first to the City Council and then to the Clay County District Court, giving affected parties multiple opportunities to contest an adverse decision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Dilworth Ch. 152 § 152.21, operators who maintain their rental units in compliance with city ordinances, state law, and any applicable special permits generally avoid the risk of registration suspension, revocation, or non-renewal. When a compliance order is issued by the City Administrator, responding to it promptly and fully is the key factor in preserving registration status. If a denial or adverse action is received, the written notice triggers a 35-day window before the action takes effect, during which the registration holder, a local managing agent, or an attorney may pursue an appeal before the City Council and, if necessary, the Clay County District Court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Dilworth Ch. 152 § 152.21 gives the city a mechanism to pull or withhold a landlord's rental unit registration when the property is not being operated in accordance with local and state requirements, which can be a meaningful tool for addressing substandard housing conditions. Tenants who believe their unit is being maintained in violation of city ordinances may consider contacting the City Administrator's office to inquire about the registration status of their building or to report concerns. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Dilworth's rental regulations can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord's registration is at issue.
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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