Mankato, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-29
Temporary licenses
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(a) Temporary rental license 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. (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 approval additional extensions provided the property is being actively marketed for sale. Temporary rental licenses are not transferable to new owners.
Under Mankato Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-29, the city may issue a temporary rental license for an otherwise unlicensed property in two narrow situations: when the property is listed for sale and the owner's family has moved out, or when occupants are serving a caretaking role at a property where the owner's family no longer lives. These temporary licenses last no more than six months, cannot be renewed automatically, and do not transfer to a new owner if the property is sold. The city council may approve extensions beyond six months only if the property remains actively on the market for sale.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners in Mankato who need to rent an unlicensed property under the circumstances described in ch. 7 § 7-29 — such as during a sale process or a caretaking arrangement — typically apply for a temporary license before placing tenants in the unit. Because the license expires after six months and is non-transferable, compliant operators track the expiration date carefully and, if the property remains unsold, seek city council approval for an extension well before the deadline. Operators who sell the property should be aware that the temporary license does not carry over to the buyer, meaning the new owner must pursue their own licensing path.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you are renting a property under a temporary license issued pursuant to Mankato Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-29, it is worth knowing that the license is time-limited to six months and is not automatically renewable, which can affect the legal status of the rental arrangement. Tenants in this situation may want to confirm with the city whether a valid license is in place for their unit, since occupying an unlicensed property can raise questions about tenant protections. Local tenant-rights organizations or the city's licensing office can be useful starting points for understanding what options are available if a license lapses or is not properly held.
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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