Richfield, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 409 § 409.09
Payment by city to displaced tenant
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Within 30 days after a person pays the penalty provided for in subsection 409.07 , subd. 1, the city shall pay to the displaced tenant of the affordable housing unit for which the violation occurred, the applicable amount of relocation assistance.
Under Richfield Code of Ordinances § 409 § 409.09, once a person pays the penalty established in § 409.07, subd. 1, the City of Richfield is required to pass that payment along to the displaced tenant of the affected affordable housing unit in the form of relocation assistance. The city must make this payment within 30 days of receiving the penalty. The provision creates a direct link between the penalty payment and the tenant's receipt of relocation funds.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 409 § 409.09, the relocation assistance owed to a displaced tenant of an affordable housing unit flows through the city after the applicable penalty under § 409.07, subd. 1 is paid. Operators who are subject to this provision should be aware that paying the penalty triggers the city's 30-day obligation to disburse relocation assistance to the affected tenant. Keeping clear records of penalty payments and the displaced tenant's contact information supports a smooth administrative process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Richfield Code of Ordinances § 409 § 409.09 establishes that a displaced tenant of an affordable housing unit is entitled to receive relocation assistance from the city, paid out within 30 days after the responsible party pays the penalty under § 409.07, subd. 1. If you believe you qualify as a displaced tenant under this provision and have not received the applicable relocation assistance within that window, you may consider contacting the City of Richfield directly to inquire about the status of the payment. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Richfield's affordable housing ordinances can help you understand what relocation assistance amount may apply to your situation.
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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