Waseca, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 116.04
LICENSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS; VIOLATIONS
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(A) (1) If, upon completion of the inspection or reinspection of the building and habitable portions thereof, it is found that the minimum requirements of the city-adopted version of the 2024 IPMC have been met and the property as a whole is in compliance with this code, a license shall be issued. If the Building Official finds code deficiencies, he or she shall list the deficiencies, note necessary corrections and give these findings to the owner or property manager and no license shall be issued until the deficiencies are corrected. If licensed premises are inspected and the Building Official finds violations of the applicable codes, the owner or property manager shall be notified of the violations and ordered to correct them within a reasonable time. Failure to correct the violations as ordered may be grounds for suspension or revocation of the license. (2) The Building Official may immediately suspend a license if he or she determines that a violation constitutes an imminent hazard to public health or safety, or the health or safety of the tenants. Upon suspension of the license, a public hearing shall be scheduled within 30 days before the City Council, which may revoke the license, rescind the suspension or set other conditions as may be deemed reasonable. The units within a structure which are in compliance with the minimal requirements of the city-adopted version of the 2024 IPMC may continue on condition that units in other portions of the structure in noncompliance do not create an immediate hazard to the health and safety of the persons in the occupied units. The extended occupancy may continue until final action of the City Council. (3) A suspended license may be revalidated, and a revoked license may be reissued, upon meeting the requirements of the code and with payment of the applicable license and inspection fees. (B) All licenses issued under this chapter shall be for a period of three years. The license period shall begin on January 1 and shall expire on December 31. (C) A license issued hereunder is transferable, for a fee in an amount determined by the City Council, to any legal entity who has acquired ownership of licensed rental housing units for the unexpired portion of the three-year term for which it was issued or reissued, provided that the application to transfer the license is filed with the city for change of ownership and the licensed units are in compliance with the city-adopted version of the 2024 IPMC. The license shall terminate upon failure to apply for its transfer within 60 days of the date of sale or transfer of ownership. (D) Licenses issued under this section shall be prominently and publicly displayed on the premises or produced on demand by a tenant, prospective tenant, authorized inspector, or government official. (E) It shall be unlawful for any lessor to rent a housing unit to a tenant in violation of this section, whether the occupancy is for a tenancy at will or by written lease. (`86 Code, § 4.93) (Am. Ord. 705, passed 10-7-97; Am. Ord. 739, passed 11-16-99; Am. Ord. 803, passed 8-20-02; Am. Ord. 1117, passed 8-20-24) Penalty, see § 116.99 Cross-reference: Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code, see § 150.35
Waseca Ch. 155 § 116.04 establishes the conditions under which rental dwelling licenses are issued, maintained, suspended, revoked, and transferred. A license is granted only when a property meets the city-adopted 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) standards; if violations are found, the license can be withheld, suspended, or revoked depending on severity. Licenses run on three-year cycles from January 1 through December 31, are transferable to new owners for a fee within 60 days of a sale, and must be visibly displayed on the premises or produced upon request. Renting a unit without a valid license is explicitly unlawful under this section.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 116.04, compliant rental operators in Waseca ensure their properties meet the 2024 IPMC standards before and during each license period, promptly correct any deficiencies identified by the Building Official, and display their license prominently on the premises. When a property changes hands, operators generally file a transfer application with the city within the 60-day window to avoid automatic license termination, paying the applicable transfer fee set by the City Council. Because failure to correct ordered violations can lead to suspension or revocation—and renting without a valid license is unlawful—operators typically treat inspection findings as time-sensitive compliance obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 116.04 gives tenants the right to request that a landlord produce the rental license on demand, and a landlord's failure to hold a valid license is itself a violation of this provision. If a tenant believes a unit is being rented without a proper license, or that a license was suspended due to hazardous conditions, they may contact the Waseca Building Official to inquire about the property's license status or report concerns. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how a landlord's non-compliance under § 116.04 could affect their tenancy or serve as a basis for a complaint.
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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