Le Sueur, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 115 (2026) § 115.12
TRANSFER
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To transfer the dwelling unit rental license from one property owner to another, the licensee shall give written notice, including the name and address of the transferee, to the City Administrator's office of the proposed transfer, at least seven days prior to any transfer of the licensed property. The transferee must make application with the City Administrator's office, pay the required fee for a transfer of the license, and schedule an inspection with the Building Official, within 30 days of the transfer of the property. Failure to make application and schedule an inspection within the specified time limit will result in the automatic forfeiture of the license. Relicensing of any property for which the license has been forfeited shall require application for a new license. Issuance of any license under these conditions shall require the property to be in compliance with all codes in effect at the time of issuance of the new license. (Ord. 549, passed 10-12-2015; Ord. 578, passed 11-26-2018)
Le Sueur Ch. 115 Rental Regulations § 115.12 governs what happens to a rental dwelling unit license when a property changes ownership. The current license holder must notify the City Administrator's office in writing at least seven days before the transfer, and the new owner has 30 days after the transfer to apply for the license, pay the required fee, and schedule a building inspection. If the new owner misses that 30-day window, the license is automatically forfeited, and regaining it requires starting the full licensing process over — including meeting all current code requirements at the time of the new application.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners selling or otherwise transferring a licensed rental unit in Le Sueur should be aware that § 115.12 places affirmative obligations on both the seller and the buyer. A compliant outgoing owner provides written notice to the City Administrator's office — including the transferee's name and address — no later than seven days before the transfer closes. Incoming owners who take over a rental property generally complete their transfer application, pay the applicable fee, and arrange a Building Official inspection within 30 days of taking ownership to avoid automatic license forfeiture and the more burdensome process of applying for an entirely new license.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in a rental unit that is being sold or transferred in Le Sueur may be affected by § 115.12, which requires the new owner to obtain a valid rental license within a defined window after the transfer. If a license is forfeited because the new owner failed to meet the 30-day deadline, the property must go through a full relicensing process — which can have implications for the unit's legal rental status. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit is properly licensed after a change in ownership can contact the Le Sueur City Administrator's office directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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