This bill mandates that owners of manufactured housing parks in Minnesota provide residents with an alternative method of payment for rent, fees, and other charges, in addition to any digital payment platforms they may offer. Specifically, the bill requires park owners to accept payments via check or cash, ensuring that no fees are charged for either the digital payment platform or the alternative payment methods. Furthermore, park owners must make certain information readily accessible to residents, including an itemized list of charges and a contact number for issues related to payment systems.

Additionally, the bill prohibits park owners from taking adverse actions, such as eviction or late fees, if a resident is unable to make timely payments due to the unavailability of the digital payment platform or the alternative payment system. It establishes that if a park owner violates this provision, it serves as an affirmative defense in eviction actions, requiring the court to dismiss such actions and potentially award the resident attorney fees and other equitable relief.