Elk River, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. IV § 30-292
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In view of the peculiar nature and problems presented by the closure or conversion of manufactured home parks, the city council finds that the public health, safety and general welfare will be promoted by requiring compensation to displaced residents of such parks. The purpose of this article is to require park owners to pay displaced residents reasonable relocation costs and purchasers of manufactured home parks to pay additional compensation, pursuant to the authority granted under Minn. Stats. § 327C.095.
Elk River Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. IV § 30-292 establishes the city's rationale and legal foundation for regulating what happens when a manufactured home park closes or is converted to another use. The city council has determined that residents displaced by such closures or conversions are entitled to financial protection, including reasonable relocation costs. This article draws its authority from Minnesota state law, specifically Minn. Stats. § 327C.095, and sets the stage for the compensation requirements that follow in the article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Elk River Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. IV § 30-292, park owners and purchasers of manufactured home parks are on notice that the city has formally adopted a framework requiring financial compensation to displaced residents when a park closes or converts. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of this article before initiating any closure or conversion process, since the compensation obligations flow directly from this stated purpose. Reviewing the requirements under Minn. Stats. § 327C.095 alongside the local ordinance is a standard part of due diligence for any ownership transition or park closure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Elk River Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. IV § 30-292 signals that residents of manufactured home parks in Elk River have a recognized right to compensation if they are displaced due to a park closure or conversion. This provision establishes the city's commitment to protecting displaced residents' welfare and references the state-level authority under Minn. Stats. § 327C.095, which may provide additional protections. Residents who believe they are facing displacement can review the remaining sections of this article for specific compensation details, and may also consider reaching out to a tenant-rights organization or housing agency for general information about their options.
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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