Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-310
Payment by city to displaced tenant
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Within 30 days after a person pays the penalty provided for in section 20-309 (a) to the city, the city shall pay the applicable amount of relocation assistance to the displaced tenant of the affordable housing unit for which the violation occurred.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-310, once a responsible party pays the penalty established in section 20-309(a) to the city, the city itself is required to pass a corresponding relocation-assistance payment along to the displaced tenant of the affected affordable housing unit. This transfer must occur within 30 days of the city receiving that penalty payment. The provision creates a direct city obligation to the tenant, tying the timing of tenant relief to the receipt of the penalty funds.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 20, art. III § 20-310, the city—not the property owner—is responsible for delivering relocation assistance to the displaced tenant once the section 20-309(a) penalty has been paid. Compliant operators generally ensure that any required penalty payments under section 20-309(a) are made promptly, since the city's 30-day clock for paying the tenant begins only after the city receives those funds. Keeping clear records of penalty payments and their dates can help document compliance with the broader affordable-housing displacement framework.
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 § 20-310 establishes that a displaced tenant of an affordable housing unit is entitled to receive relocation assistance directly from the city, provided the applicable penalty under section 20-309(a) has been paid to the city. The city has 30 days from receipt of that penalty payment to deliver the assistance to the affected tenant. Tenants who believe this payment has not been made within the required timeframe may wish to contact the City of Hopkins directly, review the ordinance with a tenant-rights organization, or explore whether a formal complaint process is available through local channels.
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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