Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-308
Relocation assistance
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(a) When required. A new owner of an affordable housing building must pay relocation assistance to affordable housing unit tenants when, during the tenant protection period, the new owner: (1) Terminates or does not renew the tenant's rental agreement without cause; (2) Raises the rent and the tenant submits a written notice of termination of their rental agreement; or (3) Requires existing affordable housing unit tenants to comply with existing or modified residency screening criteria and the owner or tenant terminates or does not renew the tenant's rental agreement. (b) When paid. The new owner must pay the relocation assistance to the tenant within 30 days after receiving tenant's written notice of termination of the rental agreement or within 30 days after the owner notifies the tenant that the rental agreement will be terminated or not renewed.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-308 establishes a relocation assistance requirement that applies when a new owner of an affordable housing building takes certain actions during the tenant protection period. Specifically, the rule is triggered when the new owner ends or declines to renew a tenancy without cause, raises the rent prompting the tenant to terminate, or applies residency screening criteria that lead to a tenancy ending. When any of these conditions are met, the new owner must pay relocation assistance to the affected tenant within 30 days of the relevant notice—either the tenant's written notice of termination or the owner's notice of non-renewal or termination.
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Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-308, new owners of affordable housing buildings generally track whether any of the three triggering conditions arise during the tenant protection period—no-cause terminations, rent increases that prompt tenant-initiated termination, or screening-criteria changes that lead to a tenancy ending. Compliant operators maintain clear records of all notices exchanged with tenants and calendar the 30-day payment deadline from the date the relevant notice is received or issued. Staying organized around notice dates and payment timelines is central to meeting the obligations this provision imposes.
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. 20, art. III § 20-308 gives tenants in affordable housing units the right to receive relocation assistance from a new owner when their tenancy ends under specific circumstances during the tenant protection period, including a no-cause termination, a rent increase they respond to by terminating, or a screening-criteria change that results in the tenancy ending. The new owner is required to deliver that payment within 30 days of the applicable notice, whether that notice comes from the tenant or the owner. Tenants who believe this right has been violated may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or the City of Hopkins to understand available complaint or enforcement paths under this provision.
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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