Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-128
Payment of additional compensation
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(a) A displaced resident who cannot relocate a manufactured home within a 25-mile radius of the manufactured home park that is being closed and who does not elect to be compensated under this article is entitled to additional compensation in order to mitigate the adverse financial impact of the park closing. Such additional compensation shall be paid by the person purchasing or otherwise acquiring the manufactured home park from the park owner and by such other persons as the city council shall deem appropriate. (b) A displaced resident shall exercise the entitlement to receive additional compensation under this section by serving written notice on the park owner that the displaced resident is prepared to tender the title to the manufactured home. The additional compensation due to the displaced resident upon transfer of the title to the manufactured home shall be an amount equal to the estimated market value of the manufactured home as stated in the most recent personal property tax statement for the manufactured home. Such additional compensation shall be paid to the displaced resident no later than 30 days prior to the park closing. (c) As a condition of receiving such additional compensation, the displaced resident shall transfer the title to the manufactured home to the person paying the additional compensation free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. (d) The city council may require that an escrow account, in an amount sufficient to pay the additional compensation required by this section, be established by the person required to pay the additional compensation.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-128 establishes a right to additional financial compensation for manufactured home park residents who are displaced by a park closure and cannot find a relocation site within 25 miles. The compensation amount is tied to the most recent personal property tax statement's estimated market value of the home, and must be paid at least 30 days before the park closes. In exchange for this payment, the displaced resident must transfer clear title to the manufactured home to the paying party, and the city council may require an escrow account to ensure funds are available.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-128, the party purchasing or acquiring a manufactured home park that is being closed is generally responsible for paying additional compensation to qualifying displaced residents. Compliant operators typically verify each displaced resident's eligibility, confirm the market value figure from the most recent personal property tax statement, and ensure payment is made no later than 30 days before the park closes. The city council may also require the responsible party to establish an escrow account in an amount sufficient to cover all required compensation obligations under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-128 gives displaced manufactured home park residents who cannot relocate within 25 miles a right to compensation equal to their home's estimated market value as listed on the most recent personal property tax statement. To exercise this right, a resident must serve written notice on the park owner indicating readiness to transfer the home's title, and the payment must arrive no later than 30 days before the park closes. Residents who believe this entitlement applies to their situation may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or consult with a housing attorney to understand the notice and title-transfer process under this section.
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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