HomeMy WebLinkAbout2600-20 - ADMIN Ordinance - City Council - 2020/11/16Ordinance No. 2600-20
City of St. Louis Park
Hennepin County, Minnesota
An ordinance amending the St. Louis Park City Code by adding
Section 8-337 requiring seven days written notice
to tenant prior to owner initiating eviction proceedings
The City of St. Louis Park Does Ordain:
Section 1. The St. Louis Park City Code is amended by adding Chapter 8, Section 8-337 as
follows:
Sec. 8-337. Notice Required Prior to Initiating Eviction Proceedings.
(a) At least seven days before bringing an eviction action alleging
nonpayment of rent or other unpaid financial obligations in violation of the lease, an
Owner must provide written notice to the residential tenant specifying the basis for
future eviction action.
(b) For an allegation of nonpayment of rent or other unpaid financial
obligations in violation of the lease, the Owner must include the following in the
written notice:
(1) The total amount due;
(2) A specific accounting of the amount of the total due that is comprised of unpaid
rents, late fees, or other charges under the lease; and
(3) The name and address of the person authorized to receive rent and fees on
behalf of the Owner.
(c) A notice provided under this section must:
(1) provide a description of how to access legal and financial assistance through
information posted on the city’s website.
(2) state that the Owner may bring an eviction action following expiration of the
seven-day notice period if the tenant fails to pay the total amount due or fails to
vacate.
(d) The Owner or an agent of the Owner must deliver the notice personally
or by first class mail to the address of the leased premises. If the tenant has agreed
in writing, notice may be delivered by email to the residential tenant at the
residential tenant’s email address on file with Owner.
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(e) If the tenant fails to correct the rent delinquency within seven days of
delivery or mailing of the notice, or fails to vacate, the Owner may bring an eviction
action under Minn. Stat. § 504B.321.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect February 1, 2021.
Adopted this 16 day of November 2020, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park.
First Reading November 2, 2020
Second Reading November 16, 2020
Date of Publication November 26, 2020
Date Ordinance takes effect February 1, 2021
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by City Council Nov. 16, 2020
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Thomas K. Harmening, City manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren Mattick, city attorney
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