Mounds View, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 119 (2026) § 119.028
LICENSE NON-TRANSFERABLE
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No license is transferable during the pendency of a code enforcement matter related to the licensed premises. (Prior Code, § 1012.03) (Ord. 802, passed 02-25-2008; Ord. 957, passed 05-28-2019)
Mounds View Ch. 119 § 119.028 establishes that a rental housing license cannot be transferred from one party to another while a code enforcement matter involving that property is still open or unresolved. The rule effectively freezes the license in place until any pending enforcement issue is concluded. This applies regardless of the reason for the proposed transfer, such as a sale or change in ownership.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 119.028, operators who hold a rental housing license should be aware that any active code enforcement matter on the licensed premises will block a license transfer until that matter is resolved. Compliant operators generally address outstanding code violations promptly so that licensing status does not become an obstacle to property transactions. Keeping records of code compliance and enforcement correspondence is a common practice that supports smooth ownership transitions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 119.028 of Mounds View's Rental Housing ordinance means that if a code enforcement matter is open on a rental property, the landlord cannot transfer the license while that matter remains pending. Tenants who are aware of unresolved code issues at their property may find it useful to contact the city's code enforcement office to understand the status of any open matters. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how this provision may relate to conditions at their rental unit.
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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