North Oaks, Minn., City Ordinances ch. 114 (2026) § 114.30
License Required
Operative Text
§ 114.30. LICENSE REQUIRED.
(A) Except as otherwise provided herein, the Owner may not:
(1) Allow any Rental Dwelling, which the Owner has legal rights to, to be occupied, to
let or offer to let to another person any Dwelling Unit for occupancy, and,
(2) Charge, accept or retain compensation for any Rental Dwelling Unit, unless the
Owner has a valid license or provisional license under the terms of this Ordinance. Owners are
not required to obtain a license for family members directly related by blood or marriage, or
servants living in the Owner's Dwelling. The application for a Rental Dwelling Unit rental
license will be reviewed by the City Administrator in accordance with the provisions of this
Ordinance, applicable ordinances, and other applicable rules and regulations.Section 114.30 of North Oaks, MN City Ordinances Ch. 114 establishes that rental dwelling units must be covered by a valid license or provisional license before they can be occupied or rented for compensation. The rule applies to property owners who let or offer to let dwelling units to others, with a specific carve-out for family members related by blood or marriage and for servants living in the owner's dwelling. License applications are reviewed by the City Administrator in accordance with the ordinance and any other applicable rules.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 114.30, a compliant rental property operator in North Oaks secures a valid license or provisional license before allowing any tenant to occupy a rental dwelling unit or collecting any rent. Operators are aware that the exemption for blood or marriage relatives and live-in servants is narrow, and that most rental arrangements require licensure. Applications are submitted to the City Administrator, who reviews them against the standards set out in Ch. 114 and related regulations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 114.30 means that a landlord in North Oaks is generally required to hold a valid license or provisional license before renting a dwelling unit to you or collecting compensation for it. If you have reason to believe your unit is being rented without the required license, that may be relevant to your rights under Ch. 114, and you may wish to contact the City of North Oaks or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand your options. Keeping records of your rental agreement and any payments made can be useful when looking into whether § 114.30's licensing requirements have been met.
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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