Wayzata, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 815 § 815.10
Transferability
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A license is not transferable to another owner or to another rental dwelling. Every license holder must give notice in writing to the compliance official within 72 hours after having legally transferred or otherwise disposed of the legal control of any rental dwelling. The notice must include the name and address of the owner succeeding to the ownership or control of such rental dwelling. A new license shall be applied for by the new owner.
Under Wayzata Code of Ordinances ch. 815 § 815.10, a rental dwelling license is tied to both the specific owner and the specific property — it cannot be handed off to a new owner or moved to a different unit. When ownership or legal control of a rental dwelling changes hands, the outgoing license holder must notify the city's compliance official in writing within 72 hours, providing the incoming owner's name and address. The new owner is then required to obtain their own license before operating the rental dwelling.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Wayzata Code of Ordinances ch. 815 § 815.10 generally treat their rental license as non-transferable, meaning it does not pass to a buyer or new controller of the property at closing. Compliant sellers or transferors typically prepare a written notice to the compliance official in advance so it can be submitted within the 72-hour window after the transfer is legally complete, including the successor owner's full name and address. Buyers and new controllers of rental dwellings in Wayzata ordinarily initiate a fresh license application promptly to avoid operating without a valid license.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wayzata Code of Ordinances ch. 815 § 815.10 establishes that when a rental property changes ownership, the outgoing owner must notify the city within 72 hours and the new owner must apply for a separate license — meaning tenants have a right to expect that their dwelling is properly licensed under current ownership at all times. If a property has changed hands and tenants have reason to believe the new owner has not obtained a valid license, they may consider contacting the city's compliance official to inquire about the property's licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Wayzata's rental regulations can help residents understand what options are generally available when a licensing requirement under § 815.10 may not have been met.
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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