Princeton, Minn., City Code title 3 ch. 358 (2026) § 358.09
Application and Inspection Fee
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358.09 Application and Inspection Fee.
(a) Application fee. To obtain a rental dwelling license required by the provisions of this Article, a
person shall pay the City application fee consistent with the City Fee Schedule.
(b) Inspection fees. The initial inspection fee shall be included in the City application fee for the initial
license inspection, and one additional inspection is included if needed to follow up for a correction
found upon initial inspection.
(b) Reinspection fees. If violations remain; inspections are necessitated by a valid complaint; or
subsequent re-inspections are necessitated because of a previous unsatisfactory inspection, a
reinspection fee will be charged consistent with the City Fee Schedule.Section 358.09 of Princeton, MN City Code Title 3 Ch. 358 establishes the fee structure for obtaining and maintaining a long-term residential rental license. An initial application fee covers the first inspection and one follow-up inspection if a correction is needed. However, if violations persist, a complaint triggers an inspection, or a prior inspection was unsatisfactory, additional reinspection fees are charged according to the City Fee Schedule.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 358.09, operators seeking a rental dwelling license in Princeton, MN should budget for the application fee set by the City Fee Schedule, which covers the initial inspection and one follow-up visit. Compliant operators generally resolve any noted violations promptly so that no further reinspections are required, since each additional visit triggered by unresolved violations, complaints, or unsatisfactory inspections carries its own reinspection fee. Keeping properties in good repair before the initial inspection is a common practice that helps avoid accumulating extra fees under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 358.09 establishes that landlords bear the cost of inspections tied to valid tenant complaints, meaning a complaint can trigger an inspection without a direct cost to the tenant. Tenants who believe their rental unit has code violations may have the option of filing a complaint with the City, which under this provision can necessitate a reinspection of the property. Tenant-rights organizations in Minnesota can help residents understand how the complaint and inspection process works and what options may be available to them.
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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