Maplewood, Minn., City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-610
Display of license certificate
Operative Text
For dwellings containing four or more dwelling units, the rental license certificate must be displayed in the lobby or other common area visibly accessible to all tenants of the licensed dwelling. The license certificate must be encased in a frame with a clear glass or plastic surface over the certificate and must be mounted securely to a wall. For dwellings containing fewer than four dwelling units, the licensee must provide a copy of the rental license certificate to each tenant by attaching the copy to the tenant's copy of the executed lease agreement.
Maplewood City Code ch. 12, art. XIII § 12-610 establishes two different display requirements for rental license certificates depending on building size. In buildings with four or more units, the certificate must be framed behind clear glass or plastic, mounted on a wall, and placed in a lobby or common area where all tenants can see it. In smaller buildings with fewer than four units, each tenant must receive a copy of the certificate attached directly to their signed lease agreement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Maplewood should be aware that § 12-610 sets distinct compliance steps based on unit count. For larger buildings of four or more units, a compliant operator keeps the license certificate in a protective frame with a clear cover, securely wall-mounted in a shared common area such as a lobby. For smaller properties with fewer than four units, a compliant operator attaches a copy of the certificate to each tenant's executed lease at the time of signing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Maplewood City Code § 12-610, tenants have a right to access their landlord's rental license certificate — either displayed visibly in a common area (in buildings of four or more units) or provided as an attachment to their signed lease (in smaller buildings). If the certificate is not displayed or provided as required, tenants may consider raising this as a potential code violation with the appropriate Maplewood municipal authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local Maplewood regulations can help explain what options may be available when a landlord does not follow the display requirements of § 12-610.
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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