This bill aims to strengthen regulations for manufactured home parks in Minnesota by establishing new standards for rent and utility payments, safety inspections, and the sale of these parks. Key provisions include a requirement for park owners to provide itemized billing for utilities, ensure access for utility providers, and address hazardous trees within specified timeframes. The bill also modifies existing laws regarding rent increases, mandating that any increase be reasonable and accompanied by a written notice detailing the reason. Additionally, it introduces new sections that require park owners to offer alternative payment methods to residents and prohibits adverse actions against residents if digital payment platforms are unavailable.

Moreover, the bill revises the sale process of manufactured home parks, requiring park owners to notify residents and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency 60 days before accepting offers. It allows resident representatives to submit purchase offers and mandates good faith negotiations by park owners. The legislation emphasizes the preservation of affordable housing by ensuring that any sale to a resident representative maintains the property as a manufactured home park for at least ten years. It also establishes remedies for park owners who violate provisions, including liability for damages and attorney fees, and requires the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to notify registered nonprofit organizations of sales while maintaining a public list of these organizations. Lastly, the bill repeals a previous statute regarding notice of sale requirements, streamlining the process while keeping residents informed.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 327C.096, 327C.015, 327C.03, 327C.04, 327C.06, 327C.097, 327C.15