Maple Grove, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-447
Inspections required; access for inspection
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Short-term rental licenses are subject to the rental license inspection requirements set forth in sections 10-397 and 10-398 .
Under Maple Grove Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. XII § 10-447, short-term rental properties are not exempt from the city's standard rental inspection framework — they must meet the same inspection requirements that apply to other licensed rentals under sections 10-397 and 10-398. This means that holding a short-term rental license comes with an obligation to allow and facilitate inspections as defined by those cross-referenced sections. The rule effectively folds short-term rentals into the broader rental licensing and inspection regime already in place for the city.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of short-term rentals in Maple Grove should be aware that § 10-447 ties their license to the inspection standards found in sections 10-397 and 10-398, meaning the same inspection obligations that apply to traditional rental licensees apply to them as well. A compliant short-term rental operator generally maintains the property in a condition that can pass inspection at any time, keeps required documentation accessible, and provides inspectors with the access contemplated by those cross-referenced sections. Treating inspection readiness as an ongoing operational standard — rather than a one-time event — reflects the intent of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants or guests staying in a Maple Grove short-term rental, § 10-447 signals that the property is subject to the city's rental inspection requirements under sections 10-397 and 10-398, providing a baseline layer of oversight over the unit's condition and licensing status. If a short-term rental appears to be operating without a valid license or has not been inspected as required, that may be a matter to raise with the relevant Maple Grove municipal or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help explain what these inspection requirements mean in practice and what options may be available.
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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