Isanti, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 253 (2026) § 253-13
License revocation or suspension (Isanti Rental Dwellings)
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A. Reason for action. The City may revoke, suspend, deny, or decline to renew any license issued under this chapter upon any of the following grounds: (1) False statements on any application or other information or report required by this chapter to be given by the applicant. (2) Failure to pay any application, penalty, reinspection, or reinstatement fee or any penalty required by this chapter. (3) Failure to correct deficiencies noted in notices of violation in the time specified in the notice without being granted an extension. B. Applicable sections. Revocation, suspension, and nonrenewal may be brought under this section. C. Written notice. A decision to revoke, suspend, deny, or not renew a license shall be preceded by a written notice to the applicant or licensee of the alleged grounds therefor and the applicant or licensee will be given the opportunity for a hearing before the City Council before final action to revoke, suspend, deny, or not renew a license. D. Action of city council. The City Council shall give due regard to the frequency and seriousness of violations the ease with which such violations could have been cured or avoided and good-faith efforts to comply and shall issue a decision to deny, not renew, suspend, or revoke a license only upon written findings. The City Council may suspend or revoke a license or not renew a license for part or all of the residential building and/or rental dwelling unit. E. Reinstatement of license. Upon a decision to revoke, deny, or not renew a license, no new applicant for the same facility will be accepted for a period of time specified in a written decision of the City Council, not exceeding one year. Such new applications must be accompanied by a reinstatement fee, established by the City Council as set forth in Chapter 160 , Fees, in addition to all other fees required by this chapter. F. No new rentals. A written decision to revoke, suspend, deny, or not renew a license or application shall specify the part or parts of the rental dwelling to which this applies. Thereafter, and until a license is reissued or reinstated, no living unit becoming vacant in such part or parts of the rental dwelling may be re-let or occupied. Revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal of a license shall not excuse the owner from compliance with all terms of this chapter for as long as any units in the rental dwelling are occupied.
Under Isanti, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 253 § 253-13, the City has authority to revoke, suspend, deny, or decline to renew a rental property license when certain conditions are met, including false statements on applications, unpaid fees, or uncorrected code violations. Before any final action is taken, the affected party must receive written notice of the alleged grounds and an opportunity to be heard before the City Council, which must issue written findings. Once a license is revoked or not renewed, vacant units in the affected property cannot be re-rented until the license is restored, though the owner remains responsible for complying with all chapter requirements as long as any units remain occupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under ch. 253 § 253-13 generally maintain accurate records on all license applications, keep fees current, and address code violations within the timeframes specified in any notice of violation. Compliant operators document their good-faith remediation efforts, since the City Council is directed to weigh the seriousness of violations, how easily they could have been corrected, and evidence of good-faith compliance before issuing a written decision. When a revocation or nonrenewal does occur, operators should be aware that vacant units may not be re-rented until the license is reinstated, and a reinstatement fee established under Chapter 160 applies to any new application submitted within the restricted period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 253-13, tenants living in a rental dwelling where a license has been revoked, suspended, or not renewed retain important protections — the owner is still required to comply with all chapter obligations for as long as any units remain occupied. Tenants who believe their landlord has received a license action, or who are concerned about habitability conditions that may have triggered such action, can contact the City of Isanti directly to inquire about the status of their building's license. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what a license suspension or revocation means for their housing situation and what general options may be available to them.
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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