Elk River, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. IV § 30-296
Payment of relocation costs
Operative Text
(a) After service of the closure statement by the park owner and upon submittal by the displaced resident of a contract or other verification of relocation expenses, the park owner shall pay to the displaced resident the reasonable cost of relocating the manufactured home to another manufactured home park located within a 25-mile radius of the park that is being closed, converted to another use, or ceasing operation. Reasonable relocation costs shall include: (1) The actual expenses incurred in moving the displaced resident's manufactured home and personal property, including the reasonable cost of disassembling, moving and reassembling any attached appurtenances, such as porches, decks, skirting and awnings, which were not acquired after notice of closure or conversion of the park, and utility hookup charges. (2) The cost of insurance for the replacement value of the property being moved. (3) The cost of repairs or modifications that are required in order to take down, move and set up the manufactured home. (b) If a resident cannot relocate the manufactured home within a 25-mile radius of the park which is being closed or some other agreed-upon distance, and the resident elects not to tender title to the manufactured home, the resident is entitled to relocation costs based upon an average of relocation costs awarded to other residents in the park. (c) A displaced resident compensated under this section shall retain title to the manufactured home and shall be responsible for its prompt removal from the manufactured home park. (d) The park owner shall make the payments under this section directly to the person performing the relocation services after performance thereof, or, upon submission of written evidence of payment of relocation costs by a displaced resident, shall reimburse the displaced resident for such costs. (e) The displaced resident must submit a contract or other verified cost estimate for relocating the manufactured home to the park owner as a condition to the park owner's liability to pay relocation expenses.
Under Elk River Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. IV § 30-296, when a manufactured home park closes or converts to another use, the park owner must cover reasonable relocation costs for displaced residents. These costs include moving the home and personal property, insurance for replacement value, and any repairs needed to transport and reinstall the home. Reimbursement applies to moves within a 25-mile radius, and residents who cannot find a suitable park within that range may receive costs based on an average awarded to others in the same park.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 30-296, park owners should be prepared to pay relocation costs directly to the moving service provider after services are rendered, or to reimburse residents who have already paid and submitted written proof. Compliant operators typically wait for residents to submit a contract or verified cost estimate before incurring liability for relocation expenses. Costs generally cover moving, disassembly and reassembly of appurtenances acquired before the closure notice, insurance, utility hookups, and necessary repairs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 30-296 gives displaced manufactured home park residents the right to have reasonable relocation costs covered by the park owner when a park closes or converts. To trigger the park owner's payment obligation, residents generally must submit a contract or verified cost estimate for the move. Tenants who believe their rights under this provision are not being honored may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or the city for guidance on available remedies.
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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