Le Sueur, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 115 (2026) § 115.20
TEMPORARY RENTAL LICENSES
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(A) Temporary rental licenses may be granted by the city for unlicensed properties to an owner of property for a period not to exceed six months for the following circumstances: (1) The property is being sold and the owner and the owner's family are not residing at the property; and/or (2) The owner and the owner's family are not residing at the property and the occupants are providing a caretaking function for the property. (B) Six months from the date of issuance, the temporary rental license shall expire and is not subject to renewal, unless otherwise approved by the City Council. The Council may approve additional extensions provided the property is being actively marketed for sale. Temporary rental licenses are not transferable to new owners. (C) The issuance of temporary rental licenses shall conform to all standards set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 549, passed 10-12-2015)
Le Sueur Ch. 115 Rental Regulations § 115.20 establishes a temporary rental license category for properties that are not already licensed and where neither the owner nor the owner's family lives on-site. These licenses are available when the property is being sold or when occupants are serving a caretaking role, and they last no longer than six months. Extensions beyond that period require City Council approval and are only available when the property is actively being marketed for sale; the license cannot be transferred if ownership changes hands.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 115.20, property owners who need to rent an unlicensed property during a sale or caretaking arrangement can apply to the city for a temporary rental license covering up to six months. Compliant operators ensure the license is obtained before occupancy begins, track the expiration date carefully, and seek City Council approval well in advance if an extension may be needed due to an ongoing active sale effort. Because temporary licenses are non-transferable, owners who sell the property should communicate this limitation clearly during any transaction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 115.20 means that a tenant occupying a property under a temporary rental license arrangement has certain baseline protections, since the license must still conform to all standards set forth in Ch. 115. If a tenant believes a property is being rented without any valid license — temporary or otherwise — they may raise that concern with the city of Le Sueur directly, as the licensing framework is administered at the municipal level. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what remedies or defenses may be available when a rental property's licensing status is in question.
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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