New Richland, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.27
LICENSES
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(A) License required. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, partnership or otherwise to operate a lodging establishment herein called for within the city who does not possess a valid VRBO license. (B) Application. Any person desiring to operate a property or structure thereon which consist of non-traditional lodging for overnight stays on a daily or weekly basis of 30 days or less of a private single-family dwelling, cabin or condominium which provides basic living accommodations including sleeping space, toilet and cooking space shall first be licensed by the city. Any such person or entity shall apply for the license through the City Administrator or the City Administrator’s designee. (C) Inspections-initial inspection and thereafter every three years. The property shall initially be inspected by a licensed building inspector and pass the inspection. Inspections, and passage of the same, shall take place upon initial grant of the license with an additional inspection each three years thereafter. (D) Licenses-renewal. Each license shall be good for one year. Licenses shall be issued during the year and shall expire on December 31 of each and every year. Automatic renewals do not occur. License renewal applications shall be submitted to the city on forms provided by it, with the renewal fee, no later than one month proceeding the date of expiration. (E) Renewal fee schedule. Initial and renewal license applications shall be accompanied by the applicable fee. All license fees are non-refundable. License fees shall be established in accordance with the city’s fees schedule as it may be amended from time to time. (F) Non-transferable. Licenses are non-transferable including change of ownership situations. (Ord. 360, passed 9-25-2023) Penalty, see § 113.99
New Richland Ch. 113 § 113.27 establishes that operating a short-term rental lodging establishment—such as a vacation rental, cabin, or condominium rented for 30 days or less—within the city requires a valid VRBO license. The license must be obtained before operations begin, is valid for one year (expiring December 31), does not renew automatically, and is non-transferable even if ownership of the property changes. Properties must pass an initial inspection by a licensed building inspector and then again every three years thereafter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Richland Ch. 113 § 113.27, operators of short-term rental properties generally obtain a VRBO license through the City Administrator before accepting any guests, and ensure the property passes an initial building inspection. Compliant operators submit renewal applications—along with the applicable non-refundable fee from the city's fee schedule—no later than one month before December 31 each year, since renewals are not automatic. When a property changes hands, operators are aware that the existing license does not transfer to the new owner, who must apply for their own license.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
New Richland Ch. 113 § 113.27 gives guests and neighbors a basis to verify that any short-term rental operating in the city holds a current, valid VRBO license issued by the city. If a lodging establishment appears to be operating without a license or with an expired one, that may constitute a violation subject to penalties under § 113.99, and concerns can generally be raised with the City Administrator or the appropriate city enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing advocates can help individuals understand what recourse may be available when a rental property is found to be operating outside these licensing requirements.
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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