Golden Valley, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 16, art. III § 16-59
Revocation or Suspension of Rental License
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(a) In addition to its powers under Section 16-23 , the City Council may revoke, suspend, deny or decline to renew any rental license applied for or issued under this article based on any of the following circumstances: (1) The rental license was procured by misrepresentation of material facts with regard to a rental dwelling or the ownership of a rental dwelling. (2) The applicant, or one acting in the applicant's behalf, made oral or written misstatements accompanying the application. (3) The applicant has failed to comply with any condition set forth in any other permits/licenses granted by the City. (4) The activities of the owner create or have created a danger to the public health, safety or welfare. (5) The rental dwelling, the building of which such dwelling is a part, or any portion thereof, contains conditions that might injure, or endanger the safety, health or welfare of any member of the public. (6) Failure to correct violations of the City's Property Maintenance Code in the time period specified in the notice of violation and correction. (7) Failure to continuously comply with any condition required of the applicant for the approval or maintenance of the rental license. (8) Any other violation of this article. (b) Prior to any revocation, suspension, denial or declination by the City Council under this article, the Code Official shall send written notice to the owner specifying the ordinance or law violations with which they are accused and the affected rental dwelling. The notice shall also specify the date for the hearing before the City Council, which shall not be less than 10 days from the date of the notice. At the hearing before the City Council, the owner or their representative may submit and present evidence on their behalf. After the hearing, the City Council may revoke, suspend, deny or decline to renew the rental license. (c) If the affected rental dwelling is within a building containing more than one rental dwelling owned by the same owner, the revocation, suspension, denial or declination may apply to one or more rental dwellings within that building, at the discretion of the City Council. (d) If a rental license is suspended, revoked or not renewed pursuant to this article, then until such time as a valid rental license has been restored it shall be unlawful for the owner to thereafter permit any occupancy of the formerly licensed rental dwelling by a tenant. The affected rental dwelling shall be vacated by all tenants, giving tenants a reasonable time to arrange new housing and to move their possessions. (e) Rental licenses may be suspended for up to 120 days and may, after the period of suspension, be reinstated subject to compliance with this article and any conditions imposed by the City at the time of suspension. Rental licenses that are revoked shall not be reinstated for a period of up to 120 days and until the owner has applied for and secured a new rental license and complied with all conditions imposed at the time of revocation and all applicable sections of the City Code.
Golden Valley City Code ch. 16, art. III § 16-59 establishes the circumstances under which the City Council may revoke, suspend, deny, or decline to renew a rental license — including misrepresentation on an application, failure to correct property maintenance violations, or conditions that endanger public health and safety. Before any such action is taken, the Code Official must provide written notice to the property owner at least 10 days before a City Council hearing, at which the owner may present evidence. If a license is ultimately suspended or revoked, the affected dwelling must be vacated, with tenants given reasonable time to find new housing; suspended licenses may be reinstated after up to 120 days upon compliance, while revoked licenses require a new application and full compliance before reinstatement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Golden Valley City Code ch. 16, art. III § 16-59, compliant rental operators generally ensure that all license applications are accurate and complete, that property maintenance violations are corrected within the timeframes specified in any notice of violation, and that all conditions attached to their rental license are continuously met. When a notice of hearing is received, operators typically gather documentation and, if appropriate, arrange representation before the City Council to present evidence on their behalf. Operators should also be aware that license actions can extend to multiple units within the same building and that a revocation triggers a prohibition on any new tenant occupancy until a valid license is restored.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Golden Valley City Code ch. 16, art. III § 16-59 directly affects tenants because a revocation or suspension of a rental license can require them to vacate their dwelling, though the provision requires that tenants be given a reasonable amount of time to arrange new housing and move their belongings. Tenants who receive notice that their building's rental license is under review may wish to attend the City Council hearing, as the process is a public proceeding where evidence is considered. Tenants facing displacement due to a license action under this provision may find it helpful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or consult with a housing attorney to understand available options.
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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