Mankato, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-28
Term; expiration and renewal
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(a) Each license issued pursuant to this article shall have a term of three years and shall expire on December 31. Renewal of licenses will not occur unless the property has been inspected and approved by the city inspector within 360 days preceding the expiration date of the license. (b) Payment of license fees in the amount provided in the city fee schedule is due on or before the date of expiration of the license. All rental licenses, for which payment of license fees is over 30 days past due shall be automatically cancelled.
Under Mankato Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-28, rental property licenses in Mankato are valid for three-year terms, all expiring on December 31. A license cannot be renewed unless the property passes a city inspection within the 360 days before the expiration date. License fees must be paid by the expiration date, and any license with fees more than 30 days overdue is automatically cancelled without further action by the city.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Mankato Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-28 sets firm deadlines that compliant rental operators track carefully. Operators generally schedule city inspections well in advance of the 360-day window before their December 31 expiration date to ensure approval is secured in time for renewal. License fees are paid on or before the expiration date, since a lapse of more than 30 days triggers automatic cancellation, which can disrupt lawful rental operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mankato Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-28 requires that rental properties hold a valid, current license — meaning the property must have passed inspection and the landlord must have paid fees on time. Tenants who suspect their landlord's license has lapsed or been automatically cancelled due to nonpayment may contact the city to verify the license status of their rental unit. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Mankato's rental licensing rules can help residents understand what options may be available when a property is operating without a valid license.
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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