West Saint Paul, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 150.043
LICENSE DENIAL, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
Operative Text
(A) Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation. The City Council may deny, revoke or suspend a license pursuant to § 110.12 . During a suspension, the property for which the suspension occurred shall be included for purposes of calculating the number of eligible lots per block, unless it is otherwise ineligible pursuant to § 150.037 (L). (B) Violations. A violation of this subchapter is a misdemeanor. However, the city may issue an administrative citation pursuant to § 10.98 . (C) Notification to tenants. Upon suspension, revocation or denial of a license, or if the dwelling unit is not licensed, the city will notify all affected tenants. (2001 Code, § 435.15) (Ord. 06-16, passed - - ; Ord. 15-09, passed 9-14-2015)
West Saint Paul Ch. 155 § 150.043 establishes the grounds and consequences for denying, suspending, or revoking a rental housing license. A violation of this subchapter is classified as a misdemeanor, though the city may alternatively pursue an administrative citation under § 10.98. When a license is denied, suspended, or revoked—or when a unit is found to be unlicensed—the city is required to notify all affected tenants directly.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 150.043, compliant rental operators in West Saint Paul maintain an active, valid license and avoid conduct that could trigger denial, suspension, or revocation proceedings by the City Council under § 110.12. Operators should be aware that a violation of this subchapter carries misdemeanor-level consequences, and that the city also has the option to issue administrative citations. During any suspension period, the affected property continues to count toward lot-per-block calculations under § 150.037(L) unless otherwise ineligible, which can affect neighboring properties' licensing eligibility.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 150.043, West Saint Paul tenants have a right to be notified by the city if their dwelling unit's rental license is denied, suspended, or revoked, or if the unit is found to be operating without a license. This notification requirement means tenants should not have to discover a licensing problem on their own. Tenants who believe their unit may be unlicensed or subject to a licensing action can contact the city directly, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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