Other than the intimidation of handing a stranger the keys to your property, owning a rental property in Minnesota can have many advantages. However, the financial benefits, tax deductions, and property appreciation, those advantages do require some additional steps from the property owner.
One of the often overlooked licensing requirements in Minnesota addresses the heating and HVAC system operation for those rental properties.
The City of Minneapolis and most cities in the Metro area require the heating and cooling systems in rental properties to be inspected by a licensed heating contractor at least every two years if the property is five years old or older.
These heating certification requirements have been put in place to safeguard residents' health and comfort. They are designed to help ensure all rental properties in the area meet high living standards year-round, which is especially critical in the extreme temperature swings seen in Minnesota weather.
As a general rule, in Minneapolis and surrounding areas, the owner of a rental property is not permitted to do mechanical work on the rental property's HVAC system per state code requirements. However, licensed contractors, like Owens Companies' Technicians who perform the rental property certifications, play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality of work and the safety of those tenants.
A Certificate of Competency card issued by the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul offers proof that the cardholding Technician has the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and knowledge to install, alter, repair, and service the HVAC equipment and systems of the rental property. Obtaining a Certificate of Competency card requires at least four years of work experience before applying. For the property owner, this not only means the Owens Technician sent to perform the certification testing has the proven credentials to provide the required tests, but it also means the Technician will offer the most experience when it comes to diagnosing and correcting any potential repairs should a problem be found.
Visit our Rental Property Certificans page to learn more about or view the cost of obtaining rental property certification by a licensed Owens Companies Technician.
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