St. Cloud Code of Ordinances § 442 § 442:11
Appeal and hearing procedure
Operative Text
Before the department may revoke, suspend, deny or not renew a license, written notice must be sent to the applicant or owner/licensee setting forth the alleged grounds for the potential action. To appeal the revocation or suspension, the applicant or owner/licensee must submit a request for appeal in writing within ten days of receiving the notice. The appeal will be before an independent hearing officer selected from the list of independent hearing officers maintained by the City of St. Cloud. At the hearing, the applicant/licensee may speak on his or her behalf and may present witnesses and other evidence he or she deems necessary. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer, on behalf of the city council, shall issue a written decision that includes findings of fact. The applicant/licensee may appeal the hearing officer's decision to the Minnesota Court of Appeals by writ of certiorari.
Under St. Cloud Code of Ordinances § 442:11, before the city department can revoke, suspend, deny, or decline to renew a rental license, it must first send written notice to the applicant or licensee explaining the grounds for the potential action. The licensee then has ten days to request a hearing in writing, which is conducted by an independent hearing officer who issues a written decision with findings of fact. If the licensee disagrees with that decision, further appeal is available to the Minnesota Court of Appeals by writ of certiorari.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 442:11, operators who receive a written notice of potential license revocation, suspension, denial, or non-renewal generally act promptly—submitting a written appeal request within the ten-day window—because missing that deadline can forfeit the right to a hearing. At the hearing before an independent officer, compliant operators typically present relevant documentation, witnesses, and other evidence supporting their position. If the hearing officer's written decision is unfavorable, the provision preserves a further avenue of appeal to the Minnesota Court of Appeals by writ of certiorari.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 442:11 establishes a formal procedural safeguard in the licensing process, which can be relevant to tenants when a landlord's license is at risk of revocation or suspension. Tenants who are aware of a pending license action may find it useful to contact the St. Cloud licensing department to understand the status of a property's license and any related proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with St. Cloud ordinances can help residents understand how a license revocation or suspension might affect their housing situation and what options may be available to them.
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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