All residential rental property is required to be licensed and inspected.

Areas of particular interest are as follows:

• The ordinance (see link below to view ordinance) requires that owners of a rental property make application to the city for a license.

• A city inspector will conduct an inspection of interior, exterior and common areas of the property.  Appointments will be made with owners/managers in advance, giving them reasonable notice.

• If violations exist at the time of inspection, a report will be given to the owner/manager, indicating the areas that need correcting and the timeframe in which this is to be accomplished.

• Licenses will be renewed on an annual basis.

The process that is used by the City of Richfield is as follows:

• An application (see link below) is mailed to a rental property owner.  This form is to be completed and returned to the City with the necessary license fee (see on instructions on application).

• As soon as it is possible, a license will be issued and an inspection date will be scheduled.

Please take time to review the ordinance.  If you have any questions regarding either the ordinance or the process used by the city, please contact the Inspections Division at 612-861-9882.

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