Emily, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 150 (2026) § 150.21
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The registrant must give notice in writing to the City Clerk/Treasurer within five business days after having legally transferred or otherwise disposed of the effective control of a registered rental dwelling. The notice must include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of the rental dwelling or dwellings. For purposes of this section, EFFECTIVE CONTROL means that control exercised over property by a business proprietor, whether as owner or lessee or by an owner or lessee of other property. Prior to relicensing, property must have an inspection by the Housing Official or designated official. (Ord. passed - -2012)
Emily Ch. 150 Rental Properties § 150.21 establishes a notification requirement whenever a registered rental dwelling changes hands or effective control is transferred. Within five business days of such a transfer, the outgoing registrant must notify the City Clerk/Treasurer in writing, providing the name and address of the incoming owner or controller. Before the property can be relicensed under new ownership, a Housing Official or designated official must conduct an inspection of the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Emily Ch. 150 Rental Properties § 150.21, operators who sell, transfer, or otherwise relinquish effective control of a registered rental dwelling are generally expected to submit written notice to the City Clerk/Treasurer within five business days of that transfer, including the successor's name and address. Compliant operators also coordinate with the Housing Official to schedule the required inspection before the property is relicensed under the new registrant. Keeping dated records of the transfer notice and inspection scheduling is a practice commonly associated with smooth transitions under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Emily Ch. 150 Rental Properties § 150.21 provides tenants with context about what happens when their rental property changes ownership or control: the new owner or controller must be registered with the City Clerk/Treasurer, and the property must pass an inspection before it can be relicensed. If a property appears to be operating under new ownership without proper registration or inspection, tenants may consider contacting the City Clerk/Treasurer or the Housing Official to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations in the area can also help residents understand what this transfer process means for 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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