St. Louis Park, Minn., City Code ch. 8 §§ 8-326–8-335 (2026) § 8-326
License required
Operative Text
Sec. 8-326. License required.
(a) The owner of a residential building or portion thereof operated as rental housing
with one or more dwelling units must obtain a rental housing license. The license shall
contain a statement that the tenant or tenants may contact the attorney general for
information regarding the rights and obligations of owners and tenants under state law.
The statement shall include the telephone number and address of the attorney general.
(b) The term “rental housing” means any dwelling unit that is not owner occupied.
The term includes any dwelling unit which is either unoccupied or occupied by a relative
of the owner.
(c) Exceptions. No license shall be required under the following circumstances:
(1) A dwelling unit occupied by the owner for a minimum of six months per
calendar year.
(2) Rented rooms within an owner-occupied dwelling unit.
(3) Unoccupied dwelling units being offered for sale which have been issued a
Certificate of Property Maintenance that remains in effect.
(4) Certain group homes which are exempt by state statute from municipal rental
licensing schemes.
(d) The term “Owner” means the owner as determined by an examination of record
title to the property at the office of the Hennepin County Recorder.
(Ord. No. 2181-00, § 4(16-309A.), 11-6-2000, Ord. No. 2282-04, 11-15-2004, Ord. No. 2334-
07, 08-10-2007; Ord. No. 2361-08, 1-1-2009; Ord. No. 2685-24, 11-18-24)Section 8-326 of the St. Louis Park City Code requires that owners of residential rental properties obtain a rental housing license before operating any dwelling unit as rental housing. The license itself must include a statement directing tenants to the Minnesota Attorney General's office — complete with phone number and address — for information about their rights and obligations under state law. Certain properties are exempt from this requirement, including owner-occupied units where the owner lives on-site for at least six months per year, rooms rented within an owner-occupied home, vacant units listed for sale with a valid Certificate of Property Maintenance, and certain state-exempt group homes. 'Rental housing' is broadly defined to include unoccupied units and units occupied by relatives of the owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under St. Louis Park City Code § 8-326, compliant rental property owners obtain a valid rental housing license for each applicable dwelling unit before it is occupied as rental housing. The license itself must contain a statement — including the Minnesota Attorney General's telephone number and mailing address — informing tenants of where they can learn about their rights and obligations under state law. Operators familiar with this provision also review the listed exceptions carefully, since owner-occupancy status, the nature of the rental arrangement, and certain group-home designations all affect whether a license is required for a given property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
St. Louis Park City Code § 8-326 entitles tenants to live in a properly licensed rental unit, and the license itself must include contact information for the Minnesota Attorney General's office so tenants can learn about their rights and obligations under state law. If a tenant has reason to believe their unit is being operated without the required rental housing license, they may contact the City of St. Louis Park's inspection or licensing department to inquire about a property's license status. Tenants who want to understand how an unlicensed property might affect their tenancy — including any protections or remedies available — can reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or the Minnesota Attorney General's office directly, as referenced in § 8-326 itself.
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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