Norwood Young America, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 3, § 350 § 350.07
Violation and penalties
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Subd. 1. Administrative charge. Failure to obtain a license pursuant to this section will subject the owner of a dwelling unit to an administrative service charge up to $250.00 per unit, plus $10.00 per unit per day each and every day thereafter until a license is obtained. Subd. 2. Violation. Any person that maintains a rental dwelling unit without having either a valid temporary permit or a valid license, or permits new occupancy in violation of this section, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, is subject to a fine and imprisonment as prescribed by state law. In addition to, or in lieu of, charging a misdemeanor, the city may impose an administrative fee in an amount set in the city fee schedule. An administrative fee may be appealed pursuant to 350.06. Upon the failure to appeal an administrative fee within the period established in 350.06 , the city may post the dwelling unit as illegal for habitation. Thereafter, all persons must vacate the premise and the dwelling unit may not be occupied by anyone other than the primary homestead owner and that person's immediate family until the administrative fee has been paid and a rental license is obtained or the city is satisfied that the dwelling unit will not be used as a rental dwelling unit. Each day of each violation constitutes a separate offense. Subd. 3. Assessment of unpaid fees. Any fees imposed under the authorization of this section shall be paid in full. In the event of non-payment, the city clerk may certify the entire unpaid amount and any penalty to the county auditor to levy the charges in the same manner as special assessments against the real estate involved, or the real estate of the person or entity responsible for the fee.
Norwood Young America Code of Ordinances ch. 3, § 350 § 350.07 establishes a layered penalty structure for rental property owners who fail to obtain the required license or permit. An unlicensed owner faces an administrative charge of up to $250 per unit plus $10 per unit per day until a license is secured, and operating without a valid license or permit can constitute a misdemeanor subject to fines and imprisonment under state law. The city may also post a dwelling as illegal for habitation, require all occupants to vacate, and—if fees go unpaid—place the charges as a special assessment against the property through the county auditor.
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Under § 350.07, compliant rental operators in Norwood Young America maintain a valid license or temporary permit before allowing any occupancy and renew that license on time to avoid triggering daily administrative charges. Operators who receive an administrative fee are generally aware that § 350.06 provides an appeal window, and that missing that window can result in the city posting the unit as uninhabitable. Unpaid fees can be certified to the county auditor and levied against the property as a special assessment, making timely licensing a financial priority for property owners.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 350.07 of the Norwood Young America Code of Ordinances means that a rental unit occupied without a valid license or permit may be posted as illegal for habitation by the city, potentially requiring all occupants to vacate. Tenants who believe their unit may be unlicensed can contact the city directly to inquire about a property's license status, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on their options. Understanding this provision can be relevant if a tenant faces a sudden displacement situation tied to a landlord's failure to comply with licensing requirements under § 350.07.
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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