Grand Rapids, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 28 (2026) § 28-75
Permit Suspension, Revocation, Denial And Non-Renewal
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The building official may revoke, suspend, deny or decline to renew and registration permit issued under this chapter upon any of the following grounds.False statements on any application or other information or report required by this chapter to be given by the applicant or permittee. Failure to pay any application, penalty, re-inspection or reinstatement fee required by this chapter and city council fee ordinance or resolution. Failure to correct deficiencies noted in notices of violation in the time specified in the notice. Any other violation of this chapter. Any violation of the City of Grand Rapids Disorderly House Ordinance, section 42-103. The building official may, for good cause, authorize additional time to correct the defects that cause the violation. If the defects create an imminent hazard to health or safety, the building official may proceed immediately for denial, non-renewal, revocation, or suspension of a permit. A decision to revoke, suspend, deny or not renew a permit will be preceded by written notice to the permittee or resident agent of the alleged grounds therefore and the applicant or permittee will be given an opportunity for a hearing before the housing appeals board before final action to revoke, suspend, deny or not renew a permit. The notice shall include information describing how an appeal may be filed. Upon a decision to revoke, deny or not renew a permit, no new application for the same rental unit(s) will be accepted for a period of time specified in the building official's written decision, not exceeding one year. Such new applications must be accompanied by a reinstatement fee, in addition to all other fees required by this chapter. A written decision to revoke, suspend, deny or not renew a permit or application will specify the rental unit(s), if more than one occur together in a dwelling structure, to which it applies. Written notice of a suspension, revocation, non-renewal or denial of a permit and the reasons therefore shall be mailed to the owner or resident agent and posted in a conspicuous place on the premises, and both notices shall order the vacation of the affected rental units within a reasonable time. Thereafter, and until a permit is reissued or reinstated, no rental units becoming vacant as specified may be re-let or occupied. Revocation, suspension or non-renewal of a permit will not excuse the owner from compliance with all terms of this chapter for as long as any units in the dwelling structure are occupied. Failure to comply with all terms of this chapter during the term of revocation, suspension or non-renewal is a misdemeanor and grounds for extension of the term of such revocation or suspension or continuation of non-renewal, or for a decision not to reinstate the permit, notwithstanding any limitations on the period of suspension, revocation or non-renewal specified in the building official's written decision or the provisions of subsection (d) of this section. Rental units within a structure which are in compliance with the registration standards may continue on condition that units and other portions of the dwelling in noncompliance do not create an immediate hazard to the health and safety of the persons in the occupied units. A reinstatement fee will be charged to the owner of a rental unit the registration of which has been revoked. Before a registration permit is re-issued, any violations or deficiencies must be corrected prior to inspection and any outstanding fees must be paid in full. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 21-02-01 on 2/22/2021
Grand Rapids City Code § 28-75 establishes the conditions under which the building official may revoke, suspend, deny, or decline to renew a rental registration permit. Grounds include submitting false information, failing to pay required fees, not correcting cited violations within the specified timeframe, and other violations of the chapter or the city's Disorderly House Ordinance. Before final action is taken, the permit holder is entitled to written notice of the alleged grounds and an opportunity to be heard before the housing appeals board, though immediate action is permitted when an imminent health or safety hazard exists. Once a permit is revoked or not renewed, affected units cannot be re-let until the permit is reinstated, and the owner remains obligated to comply with all chapter requirements for as long as any units remain occupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Grand Rapids Ch. 28 § 28-75 generally maintain accurate records and truthful applications, pay all required fees on time, and correct any cited violations within the deadlines stated in notices of violation. Compliant operators keep documentation of all correspondence with the building official and are aware that the building official may grant additional time to correct defects for good cause, but may also act immediately if an imminent hazard is identified. When a permit action is initiated, operators typically respond promptly to written notices, exercise their right to a hearing before the housing appeals board, and ensure that all outstanding fees and violations are resolved before seeking reinstatement of a permit under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Grand Rapids Ch. 28 § 28-75, tenants have an interest in knowing that when a rental registration permit is revoked, suspended, denied, or not renewed, the building official is required to post written notice in a conspicuous place on the premises and mail notice to the owner, with both notices ordering vacation of affected units within a reasonable time. Tenants in units that are in compliance with registration standards may be permitted to remain on condition that noncompliant portions of the building do not create an immediate hazard to health and safety. Tenants who believe their unit is affected by a permit action may contact the City of Grand Rapids building department for information, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to better understand their options under this provision.
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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