Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-90
Certification and occupancy certificates
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All manufactured homes moved into a park shall have a state construction seal of code and construction compliance and installation seal pursuant to the state building code. No manufactured home may be used or occupied until the city building official has issued a certificate of occupancy as provided in city building regulations.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-90 establishes that any manufactured home brought into a park must carry a state construction seal confirming it meets state building code standards, along with an installation seal. Beyond that, the home cannot be lived in or otherwise used until the city building official formally issues a certificate of occupancy under the city's building regulations. These requirements apply regardless of who owns or occupies the home.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-90, operators of manufactured home parks generally verify that any incoming home displays both the required state construction seal and the installation seal before allowing it to be placed in the park. Compliant park managers also ensure that no resident moves into or begins using a home until the city building official has issued a certificate of occupancy. Keeping documentation of these seals and certificates on file is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
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. 26 § 26-90 gives tenants a basis to confirm that their manufactured home was properly certified before occupancy was permitted. If a home lacks the required state construction or installation seal, or if a certificate of occupancy was never issued by the city building official, that may represent a code violation worth raising with the city. Tenants who have questions about whether these requirements were met can contact the Hopkins city building department or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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