Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-309
Penalty
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(a) A violation of section 20-308 is an administrative offense that may be subject to an administrative citation and civil penalties as provided in section 2-154 . Notwithstanding any provision of section 2-154 , the penalty for a violation of section 20-308 shall be the sum of the applicable amount of relocation assistance plus $500.00. (b) A violation of section 20-307 is an administrative offense that may be subject to an administrative citation and civil penalties as provided in section 2-154 . (c) A violation of this ordinance as to each dwelling unit shall constitute a separate offense.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-309 establishes the penalty structure for violations of the city's tenant-protection ordinance. A violation of section 20-308 (relating to relocation assistance) carries a specific civil penalty equal to the required relocation assistance amount plus an additional $500, overriding the general penalty schedule in section 2-154. Violations of section 20-307 are subject to administrative citations and civil penalties under the city's standard framework in section 2-154, and each affected dwelling unit counts as a separate offense.
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Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-309, operators who fail to comply with the relocation-assistance requirements of section 20-308 face a penalty calculated as the full relocation assistance amount owed plus $500 per violation. Because each dwelling unit constitutes a separate offense, a single non-compliant action affecting multiple units can multiply the total exposure significantly. Compliant operators generally maintain documentation of relocation payments and adhere to the procedural requirements of sections 20-307 and 20-308 to avoid administrative citations.
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Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-309 provides that landlords who fail to pay required relocation assistance under section 20-308 face a penalty equal to the relocation amount owed plus $500, and each unit affected is treated as a separate violation. Tenants who believe their landlord has not complied with section 20-307 or 20-308 may have grounds to raise those violations through the city's administrative process, which can result in civil penalties against the landlord. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand what remedies and complaint pathways may be available under this provision.
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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