Minn. Stat. § 327C § 327C.13
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION.
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No park owner shall prohibit or adopt any rule prohibiting residents or other persons from peacefully organizing, assembling, canvassing, leafletting or otherwise exercising within the park their right of free expression for noncommercial purposes. A park owner may adopt and enforce rules that set reasonable limits as to time, place and manner.
Under Minn. Stat. § 327C.13, mobile home park owners in Minnesota cannot ban residents or visitors from peacefully organizing, assembling, canvassing, leafletting, or otherwise engaging in noncommercial free expression within the park. While the right to engage in these activities is protected, park owners retain the authority to set reasonable rules governing the time, place, and manner of such activities. The provision strikes a balance between protecting expressive rights and allowing park management to maintain orderly operations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Minn. Stat. § 327C.13 means that park rules or lease provisions that flatly prohibit residents or guests from organizing, canvassing, or distributing literature for noncommercial purposes are not enforceable. Compliant park operators typically focus any rules on reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions — such as limiting door-to-door canvassing to daytime hours or designating common areas for assemblies — rather than outright bans. Reviewing existing park rules with a qualified attorney familiar with Minnesota manufactured-home-park law can help ensure they align with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. Stat. § 327C.13 gives residents of Minnesota mobile home parks the right to organize, assemble, canvass, and distribute literature for noncommercial purposes within the park, free from blanket prohibitions by the park owner. If a park rule or a park owner's action appears to restrict these activities entirely rather than simply regulating their time, place, or manner, that restriction may conflict with this provision. Tenants who believe their expressive rights have been violated may consider raising the provision as a defense in any related proceeding, filing a complaint with a relevant state or local agency, or reaching out to a 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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