Richfield, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 407 § 407.13
Provisional Licenses
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Subdivision 1. When required. Unless the Director determines otherwise based on exceptional circumstances, licensed apartment houses and rental homes are eligible only for provisional licenses in the following circumstances: (a) Failure of licensee to correct inspection orders within 60 days. (b) Failure of licensee to renew rental license by February 15. (Amended, Bill No. 2015-12) (c) Knowingly operating a rental property without a license. (d) Knowingly operating a rental property in violation of the provisions of the housing maintenance code or the zoning regulations of the city, including, without limitation occupancy requirements. (Amended, Bill No. 2015-12) In the event that a provisional license is required during a license year the licensee will be given credit for any regular license fee previously paid for that year. Subd. 2. Eligibility for regular license. A provisional licensee will be eligible to apply for a regular license when the circumstances leading to the provisional license have been corrected and maintained so for a period of at least 12 consecutive months.
Richfield Code of Ordinances § 407 § 407.13 establishes a "provisional license" status for rental properties that fall into certain problem categories — including failing to fix inspection violations within 60 days, missing the February 15 license-renewal deadline, or knowingly operating without a license or in violation of housing or zoning codes. A provisional license is a downgraded standing that replaces a regular rental license, though the Director may make exceptions in extraordinary circumstances. A landlord holding a provisional license can only regain regular license status after the underlying problems have been fully corrected and that corrected condition has been maintained for at least 12 consecutive months; any regular license fees already paid for the year are credited toward the provisional period.
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Under Richfield Code of Ordinances § 407 § 407.13, compliant operators generally keep close track of inspection order deadlines, renewing their rental license well before the February 15 cutoff and promptly addressing any code or zoning violations to avoid triggering provisional license status. If a provisional license is issued, operators typically document all corrective actions and maintain those corrections continuously, since the 12-consecutive-month compliance window must be satisfied before a regular license can be sought again. Operators also note that any regular license fees already paid for the affected year are credited, so they should account for that offset when managing licensing costs during a provisional period.
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 § 407.13 is relevant to tenants because a landlord's provisional license status signals that the city has identified compliance problems — such as uncorrected inspection violations or operation without a proper license — at the rental property. Tenants living in a provisionally licensed property may wish to contact the city's licensing or housing department to understand the nature of the underlying violations and whether any affect habitability or occupancy. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Richfield's rental licensing process can help residents understand what options may be available, including how a landlord's provisional status might factor into broader housing maintenance concerns.
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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