Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-157
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Licenses will expire annually at midnight on December 31 st . The license for each building containing rental dwelling units must be renewed annually on or before December 1 st .
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-157, rental dwelling unit licenses in Hopkins are set on a fixed annual cycle: they expire at midnight on December 31st each year and must be renewed by December 1st of that same year. This creates a roughly one-month window between the renewal deadline and the expiration date. The rule applies on a per-building basis, meaning each building containing rental units carries its own renewal obligation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-157 places the renewal obligation squarely on the building level, so operators with multiple properties generally track each building's license separately. Compliant operators typically submit renewal applications for every rental building they own before the December 1st deadline to avoid operating under an expired license after December 31st. Maintaining a calendar reminder well ahead of December 1st is a common practice to ensure no building is overlooked during the annual cycle.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-157, every building with rental dwelling units is required to hold a current, annually renewed license. Tenants who have reason to believe their building's license has lapsed after December 31st may inquire with the City of Hopkins about the building's license status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Hopkins ordinances can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be operating without a valid license.
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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