North Mankato, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 151.10
LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
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(A) Notification . Prior to suspension or revocation, the licensee (or his or her designated agent) and all occupants of units potentially subject to suspension or revocation shall be notified in writing pursuant to the terms of this chapter at least 20 days prior to a hearing on the matter. (B) Hearing . A hearing shall be held before the Council or a hearing examiner appointed by the Council. The hearing shall be conducted to meet the licensee’s and occupant's due process rights, including: (1) Allowing interested parties, or their attorneys, the right to present evidence, witnesses and to cross-examine all adverse witnesses; and (2) Making a complete record of all proceedings, including findings of fact and conclusions of law. (C) Suspension, revocation or other penalty . Every operating license issued under the provisions of this chapter is subject to suspension, revocation or such penalty as the City Council may determine for the entire rental dwelling or for individual rental dwelling units. A rental license may also be suspended or revoked for any of the following reasons: (1) The license was procured by misrepresentation of material facts, by fraud, by deceit, or by bad faith; (2) The applicant or one acting on his or her behalf made oral or written misstatements or misrepresentations of material facts in or accompanying the application; (3) The activities of the licensee create a serious danger to the public health, safety, or welfare. (D) Effect of suspension or revocation . In the event a rental license is suspended or revoked by the City Council it shall be unlawful for the owner or his or her duly authorized agent to thereafter permit any new occupancies of vacant, or thereafter vacated rental units, until such time as a valid rental license is restored to the affected units. The affected unit(s) shall have a rental inspection. The unit(s) will be considered a new rental and shall comply to all codes in effect at the date of the inspection. (E) Failure to obtain license . If it is determined that a rental unit is being operated without a valid license, an immediate inspection shall be conducted. It shall be unlawful for an owner, designated agent, or operator, after notice has been sent first class mail, to continue operation of a rental dwelling unit without submitting an application for a license under this chapter, along with the necessary fee. Once an application has been made, it shall be unlawful for the owner, or his or her duly authorized agent, to permit any new occupancies of vacant or thereafter vacated rental units until such time as the license is issued. (Ord. 234, passed 12-1-2003; Am. Ord. 264, passed 11-21-2005; Am. Ord. 63, 4th Series, passed 1-5-2015) Penalty, see § 151.99
North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.10 establishes the process by which a rental operating license can be suspended or revoked by the City Council. Before any suspension or revocation takes effect, both the license holder and all affected tenants must receive written notice at least 20 days before a formal hearing, at which all parties may present evidence and cross-examine witnesses. Once a license is suspended or revoked, no new tenants may move into vacant units until a valid license is restored, and any affected unit must undergo a fresh inspection and meet all current codes before re-occupancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.10, compliant rental operators maintain accurate and truthful license applications and avoid conduct that could be characterized as fraud, misrepresentation, or a danger to public health and safety. If a suspension or revocation proceeding is initiated, operators are expected to participate in the hearing process, which includes the right to present evidence and witnesses before the City Council or an appointed examiner. Operators whose licenses are suspended or revoked must halt new occupancies in affected units immediately and ensure those units pass a full inspection and meet all current codes before any license can be reinstated.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.10 entitles occupants of rental units facing potential license suspension or revocation to receive written notice at least 20 days before any hearing, and to participate in that hearing by presenting evidence and cross-examining witnesses. Tenants should be aware that if a license is suspended or revoked, their landlord is prohibited from renting out vacant units in the affected property until a valid license is restored. Tenants who believe their unit is being operated without a valid license, or who have concerns about a pending suspension or revocation, may contact the City of North Mankato directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options under this provision.
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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