Edina, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XVIII § 10-727
License transfer
Operative Text
No licensee has the right to transfer a license to any other person or property.
Under Edina City Code ch. 10, art. XVIII § 10-727, a rental license issued to one person or for one property cannot be transferred to a different person or a different property. The license is tied specifically to the individual licensee and the property for which it was granted. Any change in ownership or property would require a new licensing process rather than a simple reassignment of an existing license.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Edina City Code ch. 10, art. XVIII § 10-727 means that a compliant rental property operator does not attempt to pass an existing license along to a buyer when selling a property, nor reassign it to a different address. Operators who acquire a rental property through purchase or other means generally initiate a fresh license application with the city rather than relying on the prior owner's license. Keeping this in mind during property transactions helps avoid operating under an invalid license.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Edina City Code ch. 10, art. XVIII § 10-727 establishes that a rental license cannot be transferred between people or properties, which means a new owner or operator of a rental unit is expected to hold their own valid license rather than carry over a previous one. If a property changes hands and tenants have reason to believe the new operator is relying on a transferred or otherwise invalid license, that concern can generally be raised with the City of Edina's relevant licensing or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Edina's rental licensing rules can help explain what options may be available in such situations.
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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