Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-7
Payment in lieu of relocation cost
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(a) If a resident cannot relocate the manufactured home within a 25-mile radius of the park that is being closed, the council may require the owner to make a payment to the resident in lieu of relocation costs in order to mitigate the adverse financial impact of the park closing. The payment in lieu shall be an amount equal to the estimated market value of the manufactured home, as determined by the county assessor, or the average relocation cost awarded to other park residents, whichever is greater. (b) If it is not possible to fairly compute an average relocation cost, the payment shall be based upon an estimate prepared by a qualified manufactured home mover.
Rochester Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-7 addresses situations where a manufactured home park is closing and a resident cannot find a relocation site within 25 miles. In such cases, the City Council may direct the park owner to pay the resident a sum in lieu of relocation costs, intended to offset the financial hardship caused by the closure. That payment equals whichever is greater: the manufactured home's estimated market value as assessed by the county assessor, or the average relocation cost awarded to other residents of the same park. If an average relocation cost cannot be fairly calculated, the payment is instead based on an estimate from a qualified manufactured home mover.
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Under Rochester Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-7, park owners facing a closure should be prepared for the possibility that the City Council will require a payment in lieu of relocation costs for any resident who cannot find a suitable site within 25 miles. Compliant operators typically work with the county assessor to obtain current market value estimates for affected homes and coordinate with qualified manufactured home movers to document relocation cost estimates. Maintaining clear records of relocation assistance offered to all park residents helps ensure that any average-cost calculation required under this provision can be fairly and accurately computed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Rochester Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-7 gives residents of a closing manufactured home park a potential avenue for financial relief when no relocation site is available within 25 miles — specifically, a payment from the park owner that reflects the greater of the home's assessed market value or the average relocation cost paid to other residents. Residents in this situation may bring the provision to the attention of the City Council, which holds authority to require the owner to make such a payment. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Rochester housing ordinances can help residents understand what documentation or steps are generally associated with pursuing relief 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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