Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-127
Payment of relocation costs
Operative Text
(a) Within a reasonable time after service of the closure statement on a displaced resident by the park owner, such displaced resident shall obtain and submit to the park owner adequate written estimates or proposals for relocation costs from contractors qualified to relocate manufactured homes. In the alternative, a displaced resident may submit to the park owner written evidence establishing that the displaced resident's manufactured home cannot be relocated within a 25-mile radius of the park that is being closed. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, failure by a displaced resident to provide the estimates, proposals or other written evidence to the park owner required by this section shall not be a misdemeanor. (b) After receiving such estimates, proposals or written evidence, the park owner shall have 15 days to obtain one additional estimate or proposal from a qualified relocation contractor and may require that the relocation services be performed by the lowest responsible bidder. The park owner shall pay the relocation costs actually incurred to relocate each displaced resident's manufactured home subject to the limitations stated in this section. (c) If a displaced resident cannot relocate the manufactured home to another park within a 25-mile radius of the manufactured home park that is being closed, such displaced resident shall have the option to elect to receive an amount equal to the average relocation costs paid to displaced residents who do relocate their manufactured homes within 25-miles. This option shall be exercised by giving written notice of such election to the park owner. (d) Upon receipt of such alternative notice, the park owner shall be required to pay the displaced resident an amount equal to the average relocation costs paid to displaced residents who do relocate their manufactured homes within 25-miles. A displaced resident compensated under this alternate procedure shall retain title to the manufactured home and shall be responsible for its prompt removal from the manufactured home park. (e) The total amount of relocation costs payable to a displaced resident under this section shall not exceed $2,500.00 for a single section manufactured home and $4,000.00 for a double section manufactured home. These amounts shall be increased on January 1 of each year based upon the change in the Consumer Price Index, Minneapolis St. Paul, for all urban consumers (CPIU) as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor. The amount of increase shall be equal to the percentage of increase in the CPIU on the date of adjustment over the CPIU in effect on January 1 of the preceding year. (f) The park owner shall make the payments required by this section at such time as the manufactured home for which such park owner may make direct payment to the person performing relocation services, but, upon proof of payment of relocation costs by a displaced resident, shall reimburse the displaced resident directly for relocation costs.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-127 establishes a process by which a manufactured home park owner who is closing a park must cover the relocation costs of displaced residents. Residents are required to gather written estimates from qualified contractors and submit them to the park owner, who then has 15 days to obtain an additional bid and may direct the work to the lowest responsible bidder. If a resident cannot find a receiving park within 25 miles, they may instead receive a cash payment equal to the average relocation costs paid to residents who did relocate. The total reimbursement is capped at $2,500 for a single-section home and $4,000 for a double-section home, with both figures adjusted annually based on the Minneapolis–St. Paul Consumer Price Index.
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Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-127, park owners closing a manufactured home park are generally expected to have a clear process for receiving and reviewing relocation cost estimates from displaced residents. Compliant operators typically respond within the 15-day window to obtain their own contractor bid, document the selection of the lowest responsible bidder, and keep records of all payments made or reimbursements issued. Owners should also track the annual CPI adjustment to ensure the applicable payment caps reflect the current indexed amounts, and maintain documentation distinguishing single-section from double-section homes for cap purposes.
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Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-127 gives displaced manufactured home park residents the right to have their relocation costs paid by the park owner, up to the indexed cap amounts. Residents who cannot find a suitable park within 25 miles have the option to elect a cash payment equal to the average relocation costs paid to other displaced residents, by providing written notice to the park owner. Tenants who believe a park owner has failed to meet these obligations may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization, reaching out to the City of Hopkins, or consulting with a housing attorney to understand what remedies may be available 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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