Ramsey, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. XIV § 26-653
License not transferable
Operative Text
No license shall be transferable to another person or to another rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit. Every person holding a license shall give notice in writing to the city within ten business days after having legally transferred or otherwise disposed of the legal control of any licensed rental dwelling. Such notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of such rental dwelling or dwellings. The successor shall apply to the city for a new rental license.
Under Ramsey Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. XIV § 26-653, a rental dwelling license is tied to both the specific property and the specific person who holds it — it cannot be handed off to a new owner or moved to a different property. When legal control of a licensed rental dwelling changes hands, the outgoing license holder must notify the city in writing within ten business days, providing the successor's name and address. The incoming owner or controller must then apply to the city for a brand-new rental license in their own name.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Ramsey Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. XIV § 26-653 generally treat rental licenses as non-assignable assets that do not convey with a property sale or transfer of control. A compliant outgoing owner submits written notice to the city within ten business days of the transfer, identifying the successor by name and address. The incoming owner or manager typically initiates a new license application with the city promptly to avoid operating a rental dwelling without a valid license.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ramsey Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. XIV § 26-653 establishes that every rental dwelling must be covered by a current, properly issued license — one that belongs to the actual person in control of the property. If a rental property changes ownership and tenants have reason to believe the new owner is operating without obtaining a fresh license, they may contact the city of Ramsey to inquire about the property's licensing status or file a concern with the appropriate local housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Ramsey's rental licensing requirements can help residents understand what options may be available when a property transitions between owners.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 13, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.