Plymouth, Minn., City Code § 410 § 410.10
License Required
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No person, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity shall operate a rental dwelling in the City without first having obtained a license. The license is issued annually for three or more family dwellings and every three years for one and two family dwellings and condominiums dwelling units and is valid until the date of expiration.
Plymouth City Code § 410 § 410.10 establishes that any rental dwelling operating within Plymouth must be covered by a valid city-issued license before it can legally operate. Licenses for buildings with three or more units are renewed annually, while one- and two-family dwellings and condominium units operate on a three-year renewal cycle. Each license remains in effect until its stated expiration date, at which point it must be renewed to maintain lawful operation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Plymouth City Code § 410 § 410.10, compliant rental property operators secure the appropriate city license before accepting any tenants, and they track expiration dates carefully to ensure timely renewal — annually for properties with three or more units, and every three years for one- and two-family dwellings and condominiums. Operators generally maintain records of their current license and are prepared to demonstrate its validity upon request. Allowing a license to lapse while a property remains occupied creates a period of unlicensed operation, which may expose the owner or entity to enforcement action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Plymouth City Code § 410 § 410.10 gives tenants a basis to inquire whether their rental dwelling is operating under a valid city license, since no rental unit in Plymouth may legally operate without one. If a tenant has reason to believe their landlord is operating without the required license, they may consider contacting the Plymouth city licensing or code enforcement office to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Plymouth municipal code can also help explain what remedies or defenses may be available in connection with an unlicensed rental.
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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