Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-147
Owner or agent to apply
Operative Text
License application or renewal shall be made by the owner of the rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit, or the owner's authorized agent. Application forms may be acquired from and subsequently filed with the city. The applicant shall supply: (1) Name, business address, residential address, and telephone number of the rental dwelling owner, including the names of the general and limited partners, if a partnership, and the corporate officers, if a corporation. (2) Name, if any, and legal address of the rental dwelling, and the number of dwelling units and rental dwelling units. (3) Name, address, and telephone number of the designated resident agent, or the residential address and phone number of the caretaker and/or manager responsible for the maintenance and care of the rental dwelling. (4) Name, business address, residential address, and phone number of the person who is authorized to receive official notices. The person so designated must be a resident of the following Minnesota counties: Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott, or Washington. (5) The name, address, and telephone number of the vendee, if the dwelling is being sold through a contract for deed. (6) Description of procedure through which tenant inquiries and complaints are to be processed. (7) Such other and further information as the city council may from time to time require. Every person holding an operating license shall give notice in writing to the city within five business days after any change of this information. Notice of transfer of ownership shall be as described in section 8-153 .
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-147 establishes who may apply for a rental dwelling license and what information must be included in that application. The owner of the rental property — or an authorized agent acting on the owner's behalf — must submit detailed contact and organizational information about the property, its ownership structure, and the people responsible for managing it and receiving official notices. Whenever any of the submitted information changes, the license holder must notify the city in writing within five business days.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-147, compliant rental property owners and managers ensure that license applications and renewals are filed with complete, accurate information covering ownership structure, property details, a designated local contact (residing in one of the seven listed Minnesota counties), and a documented tenant complaint procedure. Operators who hold an active license maintain systems to detect changes — such as a new manager, updated contact information, or a contract-for-deed sale — so that written notice reaches the city within the required five-business-day window. Keeping this information current is a routine part of ongoing license compliance in Excelsior.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-147 requires landlords to disclose, as part of their license application, the procedure through which tenant inquiries and complaints are to be processed — meaning tenants can generally expect that a documented complaint channel exists for their rental property. If a landlord appears to lack a valid license or has failed to keep required contact information current with the city, tenants may raise that noncompliance when interacting with Excelsior's licensing authority or when asserting rights in other proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Hennepin County and surrounding Minnesota municipalities can help residents understand how licensing requirements under § 8-147 connect to broader tenant protections.
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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