Richfield, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 407 § 407.09
Obligations of licensee
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Subdivision 1. Report changes in ownership. The licensee must report to the Director any changes in the identity of the owner, including a change in the majority shareholder or shareholders and officers in the case of corporations. The licensee must report a change in ownership at least 30 days after closing. Subd. 2. Local Property Manager Required. The licensee must have a local manager for the property. The local manager must reside within the seven-county metro area (Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota, Carver, Washington, or Scott). The licensee must provide current contact information for the local manager to the director and report any change in local manager within three business days. (Added, Bill No. 2015-12) Subd. 3. Display. Licenses issued under this subsection must be displayed on the premises of the apartment house or rental home, wherever feasible and produced upon demand of a prospective or current tenant or the director. (Amended, Bill No. 2015-12) Subd. 4. Tenant register. The licensee must, as a continuing obligation of its license, maintain a current register of tenants and other persons who have a lawful right to occupancy of dwelling units within the apartment house or rental home. In its application, the licensee must designate a person or person who will have possession of the register; and must promptly notify the director of any change of the identity, address or telephone numbers of such person(s). The register must be available for inspection by the director at all times. (Amended, Bill No. 2015-12) Subd. 5. Fees. The fees for licenses required by this subsection, as well as any penalties, are in the amounts established in appendix D of this code. (Amended, Bill No. 2015-12)
Richfield Code of Ordinances § 407.09 sets out several ongoing obligations that rental property licensees must fulfill. These include reporting ownership changes to the Director (at least 30 days after closing), maintaining a local property manager who lives within the seven-county metro area, displaying the rental license on the premises, and keeping a current register of tenants available for inspection at any time. Fees and penalties associated with these requirements are set by Appendix D of the Richfield Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 407.09, compliant rental property operators in Richfield keep their license visibly posted on the premises, maintain an up-to-date tenant register accessible to the Director at any time, and designate a local property manager residing within the Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota, Carver, Washington, or Scott county area. They also report any change in ownership to the Director at least 30 days after closing and notify the Director of a new local manager within three business days of any change. Applicable fees and penalties are governed by Appendix D of the Richfield Code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Richfield Code of Ordinances § 407.09 gives tenants and prospective tenants the right to demand that a rental license be produced and displayed on the premises. Tenants can also be aware that their landlord is required to maintain a current occupancy register and a reachable local property manager within the metro area — conditions tied to the property's license in good standing. Those who believe these obligations are not being met may consider contacting the Richfield Director's office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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