Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-46
Skirting
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Manufactured homes shall be skirted between the bottom of the manufactured home and the ground with a non-combustible material harmonious with the appearance of the manufactured home. Plywood, hardboard, cardboard or baled hay or straw shall be prohibited. Ventilation covers shall be provided at approximate opposite corners to provide for cross ventilation.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-46 requires that manufactured homes be enclosed at their base with a non-combustible skirting material that visually complements the home's exterior. Certain materials — including plywood, hardboard, cardboard, and baled hay or straw — are explicitly prohibited. The rule also mandates ventilation covers positioned at roughly opposite corners to allow air to circulate beneath the home.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-46, operators of manufactured home communities generally ensure that each home on their property is fitted with compliant, non-combustible skirting that matches the home's appearance before occupancy and throughout the tenancy. Compliant operators avoid approving or installing prohibited materials such as plywood, hardboard, cardboard, or baled hay or straw. They also confirm that ventilation covers are installed at approximately opposite corners to satisfy the cross-ventilation 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 § 26-46 establishes standards for how the base of a manufactured home must be enclosed, which can affect the safety and condition of the home. If skirting is absent, made of a prohibited material, or lacks proper ventilation covers, this may represent a code violation that a tenant can report to the relevant Hopkins municipal code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with manufactured housing can help residents understand what options are generally available when a home does not meet local skirting standards.
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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