Marshall, Minn., Mun. Code art. 18-VIII (2026) § 18-148
Failure To Grant Registration, Revocation, Suspension Or Failure To Renew Registration
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The City reserves the right to not register a rental unit unless it complies with the requirements of this Ordinance, or any other ordinance of the City or any special permit issued by the City, or the laws of the State of Minnesota Any registration issued under this Ordinance is subject to the right, which is hereby expressly reserved by the City, to deny, suspend, revoke or not renew the same should the registration holder or their agents, employees, representatives or lessees directly or indirectly operate or maintain the rental dwellings contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance or any other ordinance of the City or any special permit issued by the City, or the laws of the State of Minnesota. Provided, however, registration shall not be denied, suspended, revoked, or not renewed if the registration holder complies with a compliance order or orders pursuant to this section or within a reasonably timely manner as mutually agreed upon by the City and the registration holder or their authorized agent or representative. In buildings containing more than one (1) rental housing unit, the revocation, suspension, denial, or non-renewal may apply to one (1) or more rental housing units based on specific violations. The basis for such revocation, suspension, denial or non- renewal includes, but is not limited to, any of the following circumstances: The registration was procured by misrepresentation of the facts with regard to the rental dwelling unit. The applicant or one (1) acting on his/her behalf made oral or written misstatements pertaining to the application. The actions of the owner or owner's representative involving a rental unit have created a danger to the public health, safety or welfare. The rental dwelling unit contains conditions that endanger the safety, health or welfare of any member of the public. Failure to pay any required application, penalty or reinstatement fee, if any. Failure to correct violations of this section in the time period specified in the notice of violation and correction. Following the third instance of disorderly conduct specified in state statutes. Any violation of this chapter or violations in the rental housing unit or premises where rental housing unit is located of the City Housing or Building Code. The City shall notify the applicant that registration has been denied, or the registration holder that registration is being suspended, revoked or not renewed. The suspension, revocation or non-renewal shall occur thirty-five (35) days after the date of the notification order, or at such later date as set out in the notification. The revocation shall never occur until sixty (60) day minimal grace period of suspension expiration. A determination by the City to deny, suspend, revoke or not renew registration of a rental unit may be appealed to the City Council of Marshall by filing with the City Administrator a written notice of appeal within fifteen (15) days of the date on which the City mails such determination to the applicant or registration holder. In that event, the appeal will be heard by the Council at its next meeting occurring at least fifteen (15) days after the filing of the Notice of Appeal. At any appeal of a determination by the City under this Ordinance, the registration holder or applicant, (Local Property Manager for the registration holder or applicant), or an attorney representing said party, may appear and make a presentation to the City Council. The City shall present to the City Council the basis for the determination being appealed. After the hearing, the Council may uphold, reverse or modify the decision of the City based upon the provision of this Ordinance and upon the protection of the public health, sanitation safety or general welfare of the residents of rental units within the City. The City Council shall issue written findings and determination within thirty-one (31) days of the hearing, unless the Council extends that time for good cause. A decision of the City Council made as provided in this section may be appealed by Writ of Certiorari to the Court of Appeals of the State of Minnesota pursuant to its Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure and Minnesota Statutes. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 24-003 on 2/13/2024
Marshall Art. 18-VIII § 18-148 establishes the City of Marshall's authority to deny, suspend, revoke, or decline to renew rental unit registrations when a property fails to meet the requirements of the Ordinance, other city ordinances, special permits, or Minnesota state law. The provision lists specific grounds for adverse registration actions, including misrepresentation on applications, public health or safety hazards, unpaid fees, uncorrected violations, and repeated disorderly conduct. Procedural protections are built in: registration holders receive at least 35 days' notice before action takes effect, a minimum 60-day suspension grace period before revocation, and the right to appeal first to the City Council and then to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
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Under Marshall Art. 18-VIII § 18-148, operators who maintain rental units in compliance with the Ordinance, city codes, applicable special permits, and Minnesota law generally avoid the grounds that trigger denial, suspension, revocation, or non-renewal of registration. Compliant operators respond to any notice of violation within the specified correction period—or negotiate a mutually agreed timeline with the City—since timely compliance is an explicit safe harbor under this section. When an adverse registration decision is issued, the Ordinance provides a 15-day window to file a written notice of appeal with the City Administrator, after which the City Council hears the matter and issues written findings within 31 days.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Marshall Art. 18-VIII § 18-148 gives tenants an indirect but meaningful protection: the City can suspend, revoke, or decline to renew a landlord's registration when rental units contain conditions that endanger health, safety, or welfare, or when the owner repeatedly violates the Ordinance or city codes. Tenants who believe their unit has conditions that could support a registration action may consider contacting the City of Marshall to report violations, as the provision identifies such conditions as a basis for adverse registration action. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minnesota landlord-tenant law can help residents understand how registration status may affect their housing situation and what additional remedies may be available under state law.
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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