Maplewood, Minn., City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-605
Changes in ownership
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A license is non-transferable. If there is a change in the ownership of the rental dwelling the license automatically expires. The new owner must apply for a license under this chapter prior to the change in ownership.
Under Maplewood City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-605, a rental dwelling license cannot be transferred from one owner to another. When ownership of a rental property changes hands, any existing license expires automatically at that moment. The incoming owner is required to obtain a new license under the same chapter before the ownership transfer takes place.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Maplewood City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-605 directly affects property transactions involving licensed rental dwellings. Compliant operators acquiring a rental property typically submit a new license application under Chapter 12 before the sale or transfer closes, rather than assuming the prior owner's license carries over. Sellers and buyers alike generally account for this licensing requirement during the due-diligence and closing process to avoid operating an unlicensed rental unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Maplewood City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-605 establishes that a new owner must hold a valid license before taking ownership of a rental dwelling. If a property changes hands and the new owner has not obtained the required license, tenants may have grounds to raise that unlicensed status as a concern with the relevant Maplewood municipal authority. Tenants who believe this provision has not been followed can consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available to them.
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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