South St. Paul, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 106, art. VII § 106-248
Rental housing evaluator license required
Operative Text
(a) General rule. No person, partnership, business entity, or corporation shall conduct or perform a rental inspection in the city without a license. Except as herein stated, the provisions of chapter 18 , article II shall apply. (b) Applications. An application for a license shall be made on a form provided by the city. The license application shall include: (1) The applicant's name, address and place of employment. (2) The applicant's education as it relates to the licensed activity, including the dates and names of schools attended and the degrees or certifications received. (3) Any certifications that the applicant has in other cities or agencies who have similar licensed activities. (4) A complete list of cities or other agencies with whom the applicant has been licensed. (5) The applicant's chronology of employment as it relates to the licensed activity, including duties and type of work performed. (6) Proof that the applicant has a valid certificate of competency from the city of Minneapolis or St. Paul. (c) Payment of fees. The prescribed fee for a license must be paid at the office of the city clerk at the time the application is made. A license fee shall not be prorated for a portion of a year. A license fee paid will not be refunded unless the application for a license is denied. (d) Insurance. The applicant must provide proof of insurance insuring the applicant in the sum of at least $500,000.00 against liability imposed by law on account of negligent bodily injury, death, or property damage and at least $500,000.00 against any liability imposed by law on account of bodily injury, death, or property damage of one or more persons in any one accident resulting from conditions which should have been disclosed in the report but were omitted due to negligence in the inspection or completion of the report. The applicant's or evaluator's insurance must remain in force continuously thereafter. A license will not be in effect during any period of time [in] which such insurance and proof thereof are not also in effect. The city must be included as an additional named insured on the insurance required hereunder at the expense of the evaluator.
South St. Paul Code of Ordinances ch. 106, art. VII § 106-248 establishes that anyone who wants to conduct rental property inspections within the city must first obtain a rental housing evaluator license. The licensing process requires applicants to submit detailed background information—including education, employment history, and existing certifications—along with proof of a valid certificate of competency from Minneapolis or St. Paul. Applicants must also carry at least $500,000 in liability insurance covering bodily injury, death, and property damage, and the city must be named as an additional insured on that policy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in South St. Paul who hire third-party inspectors to conduct rental inspections should verify, under § 106-248, that any evaluator they engage holds a current city-issued rental housing evaluator license before work begins. Compliant operators typically request documentation confirming the evaluator's license status, their certificate of competency from Minneapolis or St. Paul, and proof of the required $500,000 liability insurance coverage. Retaining records of these verifications is a practice commonly associated with responsible property management under this framework.
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 § 106-248, tenants have an interest in knowing that any person conducting a rental inspection of their home is properly licensed and insured as required by the city. If a tenant has reason to believe an inspection was performed by an unlicensed evaluator, they may consider contacting the South St. Paul city clerk's office or the relevant licensing authority to raise the concern. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with South St. Paul ordinances can help residents understand what options may be available when a provision like § 106-248 appears not to have been followed.
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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