South St. Paul, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 106, art. VII § 106-237
Conditions of the license
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As conditions of the license, the licensee agrees to do the following and upon request by the city, shall provide copies of the documents listed below: (1) Written lease. Use a written lease with each tenant that includes the Minnesota Crime-Free Lease Addendum, or its equivalent. (2) Tenant register. Maintain a current register of tenants and other persons who have a lawful right to occupancy of rental property or rental dwelling units. For purposes of this section, "current" means that the register is updated every 30 days. (3) Fire certification. Execute a statement that the rental dwelling unit is in compliance with the Minnesota State Fire Code and that the smoke detectors are properly installed and operable and that the fire exits are accessible. (4) Tenant screening certification. Licensee shall screen all tenants and if requested by the city shall execute a statement that includes the description of the screening process the licensee uses during the approval process of each tenant to attempt to ensure quality tenants occupy the rental dwelling.
South St. Paul Code of Ordinances ch. 106, art. VII § 106-237 establishes four conditions that rental property licensees must satisfy to maintain their license. These conditions require the use of written leases (including the Minnesota Crime-Free Lease Addendum or equivalent), maintenance of an up-to-date tenant register refreshed every 30 days, a signed statement confirming fire code compliance and working smoke detectors, and documentation of a tenant screening process. The city may request copies of any of these documents at any time, and the licensee is obligated to provide them.
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Operators holding a rental license in South St. Paul under ch. 106, art. VII § 106-237 generally maintain four categories of documentation at all times. Compliant operators keep written leases that incorporate the Minnesota Crime-Free Lease Addendum (or an equivalent), a tenant register updated on a rolling 30-day cycle, a signed fire-code compliance statement confirming smoke detectors and fire exits are in order, and a record describing their tenant screening process. Because the city can request any of these documents at any time, organized operators keep them readily accessible to avoid delays in responding to such requests.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under South St. Paul Code of Ordinances ch. 106, art. VII § 106-237, tenants have an interest in knowing that their landlord is required to use a written lease, keep an accurate occupancy register, certify fire safety compliance, and document how tenants are screened. If a landlord appears to be operating without a written lease or without meeting these license conditions, tenants may contact the City of South St. Paul to inquire about the landlord's license status or to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations in Minnesota can also help tenants understand how these licensing conditions relate to their broader rights as renters.
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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