Linwood Township, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. V § 8-326
License required
Operative Text
No owner or manager shall allow the occupancy of a rental dwelling unit by a tenant prior to the issuance of a rental housing license by the town for the rental dwelling in which the rental dwelling unit is located. Further, no owner or manager shall allow the occupancy of a rental dwelling unit by a tenant after the expiration of the rental housing license for the rental dwelling in which the rental dwelling unit is located unless the license has been properly renewed.
Linwood Township Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. V § 8-326 establishes that rental dwelling units may not be occupied by tenants unless the property holds a valid, current rental housing license issued by the town. The rule applies both at the outset of a tenancy—before any license has been issued—and on an ongoing basis, prohibiting continued occupancy once a license has expired without proper renewal. In effect, the license requirement functions as a prerequisite to lawful rental activity throughout the life of a tenancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Linwood Township Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. V § 8-326, compliant property owners and managers obtain a rental housing license from the town before allowing any tenant to move into a rental dwelling unit. They also track license expiration dates and complete the renewal process before a license lapses, ensuring there is no gap in licensure during an active tenancy. Maintaining organized records of license issuance and renewal dates is a common practice among operators seeking to stay in compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Linwood Township Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. V § 8-326 means that tenants have an interest in knowing whether the rental dwelling they occupy is covered by a valid town-issued rental housing license. If a landlord is renting a unit without a current license—either because one was never obtained or because it expired without renewal—that may constitute a violation of local ordinance that tenants can raise with the appropriate Linwood Township authority. Tenants who have questions about their landlord's license status may consider contacting the town directly, reviewing public records, or reaching 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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