Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-6
Payment of relocation costs
Operative Text
(a) Following the submission of the closure statement and the public hearing, the park owner shall pay to each displaced resident the amount determined by the council pursuant to section 5-18-5 to be reasonable relocation costs. (b) Reasonable relocation costs may include: (1) The actual expense 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 hook-up charges. (2) The cost of insurance for the replacement value of the property being moved. (3) The total cost, not to exceed 15 percent of the county assessor's estimated market value of the structure, of minor repairs or modifications that are required in order to move the manufactured home. (4) Required deposits at the relocation site in excess of any amount returned to the manufactured homeowner, up to a maximum of $250.00.
Rochester Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-6 establishes that when a manufactured home park closes or converts, the park owner is financially responsible for paying each displaced resident a relocation cost amount set by the city council. These costs can cover a range of moving-related expenses, including physically transporting the home, disassembling and reassembling attached features like porches and awnings, insurance for the move, minor repairs needed to make the home movable (capped at 15% of the county assessor's estimated market value), and required deposits at the new site up to $250. The council determines what qualifies as 'reasonable' under section 5-18-5 before the payment obligation is triggered.
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Park owners subject to Rochester Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-6 are generally expected to pay each displaced resident the full relocation cost amount determined by the city council following the closure statement and public hearing process. Compliant operators typically document all eligible expense categories — moving costs, insurance, repair costs, and deposits — and ensure payments align with the council's determination under section 5-18-5. Keeping detailed records of the assessor's market value figures and any appurtenances that were added after closure notice is part of standard compliance practice, since those post-notice additions are excluded from covered costs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Rochester Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-6, displaced manufactured home park residents have a right to receive relocation cost payments from the park owner, in an amount the city council determines to be reasonable following a public hearing. Covered costs can include moving expenses, insurance, qualifying repair costs, and deposits at the new site, giving residents a defined set of categories to reference when evaluating whether they have been fully compensated. Residents who believe their relocation costs have not been properly paid may consider raising the issue before the city council during the hearing process, contacting Rochester's relevant municipal offices, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on next steps.
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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