Little Canada, Minn., City Code § 3200 (2026) § 3200.100
Fees, Violations, and Penalties
Operative Text
3200.100. FEES, VIOLATIONS, AND PENALTIES
A. Schedule of Fees.
All licensing fees, application fees, inspection fees, reinspection fees, and other
administrative charges related to the enforcement of this Section shall be established by
City Council Resolution and set forth in the City’s fee schedule.
B. Responsibility for Payment
All fees, fines, and administrative penalties assessed under this Section shall be the sole
responsibility of the Owner and shall be payable to the City upon demand. Any fees,
fines, or penalties that remain unpaid may be assessed against the subject property and
certified to the County Auditor for collection alongside real estate taxes pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes.
3200-12
C. Failure to Obtain a License
A person or entity found by the City Administrator to be leasing a unit upon rental
property without a license from the City must obtain a license before allowing continued
occupancy of the rental unit or letting new leases of the rental unit. The application fees
for any application made in this circumstance shall be twice those published by the City
Council for license applications made under this Section.
D. Administrative Penalty for Fraud and Misrepresentation
Any person who knowingly provides false, misleading, or fraudulent information on an
application, or who files a fraudulent affidavit of family exemption to avoid licensure,
shall be subject to an administrative citation of $1,500.00 per incident.
1. The City Administrator or their designee is authorized to issue this penalty upon the
discovery of credible evidence, such as public rental listings, tenant complaints, or
physical evidence of occupancy inconsistent with a filed affidavit.
2. In addition to the administrative penalty, the City may immediately revoke any
existing license, deny future license applications for a period of up to two (2) years,
and pursue any additional legal remedies available under City Code or State Law.
E. Administrative Citation. In addition to any other compliance, licensing, or enforcement
actions authorized under this Section or City Code, the City may issue administrative
citations pursuant to Section 3301 of the City Code for any violation of this Section.
Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense subject to an
individual citation.
F. Misdemeanor
Any violation of any provision of this Section shall constitute a misdemeanor. Each day
the rental dwelling or premise is in violation of this Section shall be deemed a separate
offense. In addition to the punishment specified in this section, the City may enforce
this Code by appropriate form of civil action and may enjoin violation of this Section
and compel obedience thereto by mandatory orders and writs that cause the premises to
be vacated, if occupied in violation thereof, and to remain vacant until the court shall
find that the violation has ceased, and for these purposes, any court of competent
jurisdiction may render, enter, make and issue any and every appropriate judgement,
decree, writ and order and cause the same to be executed.Little Canada City Code § 3200.100 establishes the financial and legal consequences tied to the city's rental housing licensing program. Fees for licensing, inspection, and reinspection are set by City Council resolution, and all such fees and penalties are the owner's responsibility, payable to the city and potentially collectible through property tax assessments if unpaid. Submitting false information or a fraudulent family-exemption affidavit carries a $1,500 administrative citation per incident, and operating without a license, committing fraud, or sustaining any ongoing violation can each result in daily citations, license revocation, denial of future licenses for up to two years, and even misdemeanor criminal charges.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3200.100, compliant rental property owners in Little Canada keep current with all licensing, inspection, and reinspection fees as published in the city's fee schedule, since unpaid amounts can be certified to the County Auditor and collected alongside property taxes. Operators who discover they have been renting without a license must obtain one before allowing continued or new occupancy, and should be aware that the application fee doubles in that circumstance. All information submitted on license applications and any affidavits of family exemption must be accurate and complete, as knowingly false submissions expose an owner to a $1,500 per-incident administrative penalty, potential license revocation, and up to two years of future license denial.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 3200.100 of Little Canada's rental housing code creates protections for tenants by requiring that landlords hold a valid city license before renting any unit, meaning a tenant living in an unlicensed rental may have grounds to raise that violation in relevant proceedings. If a tenant suspects their landlord is operating without a license or has submitted fraudulent information to avoid licensing requirements, they may contact the City of Little Canada, as tenant complaints are explicitly listed among the types of evidence the City Administrator may rely on when issuing penalties. Tenants who want to understand how these rules affect their specific housing situation may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Minnesota landlord-tenant law.
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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