Bill > HF2381

This bill addresses multiple provisions related to manufactured home parks in Minnesota, focusing on improving protections and standards for residents. It modifies existing laws to limit rent increases to one per year (with a presumptive cap of 3%), require park owners to provide 60-day written notice for rent increases that include the reason for the increase, and prohibit certain fees charged to residents. The bill introduces new requirements for utility billing, mandating itemized bills and preventing park owners from charging residents for utility provider repair costs. It also establishes new provisions for safety inspections, particularly regarding trees that may present safety hazards, requiring park owners to address potential risks within specific timeframes. Additionally, the bill creates new rules for digital payment platforms, ensuring residents have alternative payment options and protecting them from adverse actions if payment systems are unavailable. For park sales, the bill strengthens residents' rights by requiring 60-day notice to residents and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, and providing residents or their representatives an opportunity to make a competing offer. The legislation also increases potential penalties for park owners who violate these provisions, including liability for damages, injunctive relief, and attorney fees. Overall, the bill aims to provide more transparency, fairness, and protection for manufactured home park residents in Minnesota.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2381&ssn=0&y=2025