South St. Paul, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 106, art. VII § 106-236
Annual license
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Persons desiring to let rental property or rental dwelling units must make an annual application to the city, provide the information required by this section and pay the applicable license fees prior to any new or renewal license being issued.
South St. Paul Code of Ordinances ch. 106, art. VII § 106-236 establishes that anyone who wants to rent out residential property in the city must go through an annual licensing process. This process involves submitting an application to the city, supplying required information, and paying the applicable fees before a new or renewed license can be issued. The license must be obtained before rental activity begins or continues under a renewal cycle.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under South St. Paul Code of Ordinances ch. 106, art. VII § 106-236, compliant rental property operators submit their annual license application to the city, provide all information the section requires, and pay the applicable fees before the license period begins or renews. Operators generally maintain records of their application submissions and fee payments to demonstrate timely compliance. Allowing a license to lapse before renewal is processed can put a rental operation out of compliance with this requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
South St. Paul Code of Ordinances ch. 106, art. VII § 106-236 means that your landlord is required to hold a current, annually renewed city license to legally rent the property to you. If you have reason to believe your landlord is operating without a valid license, you may contact the City of South St. Paul to inquire about the licensing status of your rental unit. Tenant-rights organizations in the area can also help you understand what options may be available when a landlord is not in compliance with local licensing requirements.
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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