Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-42
Night lighting
Operative Text
The walkways, drives and other used portions of manufactured home parks shall be lighted during the hours of darkness.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-42 establishes that manufactured home parks must maintain lighting on walkways, drives, and other actively used areas whenever it is dark outside. The rule applies continuously during nighttime hours rather than on a selective or scheduled basis. It is a baseline safety standard aimed at ensuring visibility throughout the common areas of such parks.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-42, operators of manufactured home parks are generally expected to install and maintain functional lighting fixtures along all walkways, drives, and other used portions of the property. Compliant operators typically inspect lighting systems regularly to ensure bulbs, fixtures, and electrical connections remain operational throughout the hours of darkness. Keeping maintenance logs and promptly replacing failed lighting components are practices commonly associated with meeting this type of ongoing illumination requirement.
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 § 26-42 gives residents of manufactured home parks a basis to expect that walkways, drives, and other used areas will be lit during nighttime hours. If lighting in common areas is consistently absent or inadequate after dark, tenants may consider documenting the conditions with dated photographs and reporting the issue to the relevant Hopkins municipal code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can also help residents understand what options may be available when a park appears to fall short of this standard.
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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