Edina, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XVIII § 10-725
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(a) Applications for licenses must be made in writing to the city manager by the owner or operator. Failure to complete a license application may result in delay or suspension of the application process and civil and criminal penalties. In cases where the owner of a rental dwelling lives outside a 50-mile radius of the rental dwelling, the owner must name an operator living within the 50-mile radius of the rental dwelling. (b) All applications must include: (1) Owner's name, address and telephone number. In cases where the owner is an individual, one of the following is required: driver's license number, state identification number, or date of birth. (2) Operator's name, address, phone number and driver's license number or state identification number or date of birth. (3) Signature of owner or operator. (4) Name, address and phone number of management company, manager or managing officer. (5) Legal address of the rental dwelling. (6) Number and type of living units within the rental dwelling. (7) Date of the most recent certificate of compliance. (8) Owner or operator e-mail address.
Edina City Code ch. 10, art. XVIII § 10-725 establishes the requirements for applying for a rental dwelling license in Edina. Applications must be submitted in writing to the city manager by the property owner or operator, and must include specific identifying information about the owner, operator, management company, and the rental property itself. When an owner lives more than 50 miles from the rental dwelling, the rule requires that a local operator within that radius be designated. Incomplete applications can trigger delays, suspension of the process, or civil and criminal penalties.
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Under Edina City Code ch. 10, art. XVIII § 10-725, compliant rental property operators submit a written license application to the city manager that includes all required fields: owner and operator contact and identification details, management company information, the property's legal address, unit count and type, the most recent certificate of compliance date, and an email address. Operators whose owners reside beyond a 50-mile radius of the property ensure that a qualifying local operator is named on the application. Keeping applications complete and timely helps avoid delays, suspension of the licensing process, or exposure to civil and criminal penalties.
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Edina City Code ch. 10, art. XVIII § 10-725 requires that rental dwellings in Edina be licensed, and that license applications contain verified information about who owns and manages the property. Tenants can use this provision to confirm that their rental unit is properly licensed and that a reachable local operator is on record if the owner lives far away. If a rental property appears to be operating without a valid license, tenants may contact the City of Edina or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available to them.
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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