Elk River, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. IV § 30-297
Payment of additional compensation
Operative Text
If a resident either cannot, or chooses not to, relocate the manufactured home within a 25-mile radius of the park that is being closed, or some other agreed-upon distance, and tenders title to the manufactured home, the resident is entitled to additional compensation to be paid by the purchaser of the park in order to mitigate the adverse financial impact of the park closing. In such instance, the additional compensation shall be an amount equal to the estimated market value of the manufactured home as determined by an independent appraiser experienced in mobile home appraisal approved by the city administrator. The purchaser shall pay the cost of the appraisal or shall reimburse the city for any advances it makes to such appraiser for such cost. The purchaser shall pay such compensation into an escrow account, established by the park owner, for distribution upon transfer of title to the home. Such compensation shall be paid to the displaced residents no later than the 90 days prior to the earlier of closing of the park or its conversion to another use.
Under Elk River Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. IV § 30-297, when a manufactured home park closes or converts to another use, residents who cannot or choose not to relocate their home within 25 miles (or another agreed distance) may surrender title to their home and receive additional financial compensation. That compensation equals the home's estimated market value, as determined by an independent appraiser with mobile home experience who is approved by the city administrator. The park's purchaser bears the cost of the appraisal and must deposit the compensation into an escrow account, with payment to displaced residents due no later than 90 days before the park closes or converts.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 30-297, purchasers of a manufactured home park that is closing or converting must be prepared to fund independent appraisals for any resident who tenders title rather than relocating, and to deposit compensation equal to each home's appraised market value into an escrow account established by the park owner. Compliant operators arrange for a city-administrator-approved appraiser experienced in mobile home valuation and ensure all compensation reaches displaced residents no later than 90 days before the earlier of park closure or conversion. Keeping clear records of appraisal costs, escrow transactions, and title transfers supports compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 30-297 of the Elk River Code of Ordinances gives manufactured home park residents the right to additional compensation if they cannot or choose not to move their home within 25 miles of a closing park and instead tender title to the home. The compensation amount is set by an independent appraiser approved by the city administrator, and it must be paid into escrow and distributed to displaced residents no later than 90 days before the park closes or converts. Residents who believe this right is not being honored may contact the Elk River city administrator's office or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with manufactured housing law to understand available options.
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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