Oakdale, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 11, art. 2 § 11-18
Payment of Additional Compensation
Operative Text
If a resident cannot relocate the manufactured home within a twenty-five (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 in 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 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 earlier of sixty (60) days prior to the closing of the park or its conversion to another use.
Under Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 11, art. 2 § 11-18, when a manufactured-home park closes or converts to another use, a resident who cannot find a relocation site within 25 miles (or another mutually agreed distance) and surrenders title to their home is entitled to additional financial compensation from the park's purchaser. That compensation equals the manufactured home's estimated market value, as determined by a City Administrator–approved independent appraiser with mobile home experience. The purchaser must deposit the funds into an escrow account established by the park owner, and payment must reach displaced residents no later than 60 days before the park closes or converts.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and purchasers of manufactured-home parks subject to Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 11, art. 2 § 11-18 generally ensure that an independent appraiser—one experienced in mobile home valuation and approved by the City Administrator—is engaged early in the closure or conversion process to establish market values. A compliant purchaser arranges for an escrow account to be set up by the park owner and deposits the required compensation amounts in time to meet the 60-day-before-closing payment deadline. Keeping clear records of appraisal approvals, escrow establishment, and disbursement timelines helps demonstrate compliance with the provision's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 11, art. 2 § 11-18 gives manufactured-home residents a right to additional compensation equal to their home's appraised market value if they cannot relocate within 25 miles and choose to tender title to the home when a park closes or converts. Residents can verify that the purchaser has established the required escrow account and that payment is scheduled no later than 60 days before the closure date. Those who believe this compensation right is being denied or delayed may consider contacting the Oakdale City Administrator's office or a local tenant-rights organization 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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