§ 407.13. Provisional Licenses.

Subdivision 1. When required. Unless the Director determines otherwise based on exceptional circumstances, licensed apartment houses and rental homes are eligible only for provisional licenses in the following circumstances:

(a)

Failure of licensee to correct inspection orders within 60 days.

(b)

Failure of licensee to renew rental license by February 15. (Amended, Bill No. 2015-12)

(c)

Knowingly operating a rental property without a license.

(d)

Knowingly operating a rental property in violation of the provisions of the housing maintenance code or the zoning regulations of the city, including, without limitation occupancy requirements. (Amended, Bill No. 2015-12)

In the event that a provisional license is required during a license year the licensee will be given credit for any regular license fee previously paid for that year.

Subd. 2. Eligibility for regular license. A provisional licensee will be eligible to apply for a regular license when the circumstances leading to the provisional license have been corrected and maintained so for a period of at least 12 consecutive months.