St. Paul Park, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. IV § 18-73
License hearing
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A hearing for consideration of denial, suspending, or revoking a license will be conducted before the city council. At the hearing, the licensee has the right to be represented by counsel, the right to respond to the charges, the right to present evidence through witnesses under oath and the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses under oath. (1) Notice. a. Notice: Before holding the denial, suspension or revocation hearing regarding the license, the city must provide written notice informing the licensee of the right to a hearing. b. The notice must provide at least 20 calendar days' notice of the time and place of the hearing and must state the grounds for the action proposed to be taken. c. The notice may be served upon the licensee personally or by leaving the notice at the licensed premises with the person in charge, or by certified mail to the address on the license application or where the business activity is conducted. (2) Final decision. Following the hearing, the board of appeals may take any of the following actions: a. Take no action on the license; b. Allow the licensed activity to continue but add reasonable conditions to the license; c. Convert the license to a provisional license and approve a mitigation plan; d. Suspend the license; or e. Revoke the license. (3) Findings. Any actions taken following a hearing shall be adopted by resolution with findings and shall be sent to or served upon the licensee. If the license is suspended, the dates of suspension shall be fixed; if the license is revoked, the effective date of the revocation shall be fixed. The decision by the city council following a hearing is final. (4) Reapplication. Upon denial, revocation or nonrenewal of a license, the owner may not reapply for a license for a period of six (6) months. Upon expiration of the six-month period, the applicant must re-apply for a new license. (5) Notification to tenants. Upon suspension, revocation or nonrenewal of a license, the city will notify all affected tenants that the license has been revoked, suspended or not renewed. If a license is suspended or revoked it is unlawful for the owner to permit new occupancy of vacant rental units.
St. Paul Park Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. IV § 18-73 establishes a formal hearing process before the city council when a rental property license faces denial, suspension, or revocation. Licensees must receive written notice at least 20 calendar days in advance, stating the grounds for the proposed action, and have the right to legal representation, to present evidence, and to cross-examine witnesses. After the hearing, the board of appeals may take a range of actions—from adding conditions to the license all the way to full revocation—and the city council's final decision is adopted by resolution. If a license is suspended or revoked, the city notifies affected tenants, and the owner is prohibited from allowing new occupants into vacant units during that period.
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Under St. Paul Park Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. IV § 18-73, compliant property operators keep their license application contact information current so that any required hearing notices reach them promptly. Operators who receive a notice of a denial, suspension, or revocation hearing generally arrange for legal representation and prepare documentation and witnesses in advance of the 20-day notice window. If a license is ultimately suspended or revoked, operators are required to refrain from placing new tenants in vacant units and should be aware that reapplication is barred for at least six months following a denial or revocation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
St. Paul Park Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. IV § 18-73 gives tenants a direct protection: if a landlord's rental license is suspended, revoked, or not renewed, the city is required to notify all affected tenants of that action. This provision also prohibits the owner from filling vacant units during a suspension or revocation, which can affect the overall conditions and management of the property. Tenants who believe their building's license status may be at issue can contact the City of St. Paul Park directly to inquire about license standing, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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