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SF1205 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Manufactured home parking lot rentals rent increases provisions modifications

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Senate File No. 1205 is a bill concerning the regulation of rent increases and tenant rights within manufactured home parks in Minnesota. Key aspects of the bill include:

  1. Notice Requirements: A prospective resident must receive a clear, bold notice regarding the special rules applicable to manufactured home parks before they sign a rental agreement. This notice should also be prominently displayed within the park.

  2. Eviction Rules: Residents cannot be evicted or have their rent increased or services cut as a punishment for complaining to the park owner or to a governmental official. If a resident receives an eviction notice, specific procedures must be followed including possible court involvement which may allow the resident time to sell their home within the park.

  3. Park Rules and Rent Increases: Park rules and policies must be reasonable, and rent increases are limited to no more than once per year. New rules introduced after a resident has moved in cannot substantially change their original agreement without their consent.

  4. Security Deposits and Entry Fees: Parks can require a security deposit but it must not exceed two months' rent, and no entry fees can be charged.

  5. Rights to Sell the Home: Residents have the right to sell their home within the park, but the sale requires the park owner’s approval of the buyer as a new resident. Sellers must disclose certain safety information about the home in writing to potential buyers.

  6. Documentation and Shelter Plans: Residents must be given a copy of the park rules, rental agreement, and the shelter or evacuation plan for severe weather conditions.

  7. Annual Certificate: By February 1 each year, the park must issue a certificate of rent paid to the residents.

  8. Restrictions on Rent Increases: Furthermore, the bill restricts the park owner to no more than one rent increase per resident within any 12-month period, which must be reasonable, with the park owner bearing the burden of proving its reasonableness.

This legislation is primarily aimed at protecting the rights of residents in manufactured home parks, ensuring they are treated fairly, and have clear, consistent information about their rights and obligations.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 09, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHousing and Homelessness Prevention
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: No recommendation, re-referred toJudiciary and Public Safety

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarifies the requirements for providing safety and procedural information to prospective residents."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Eliminates certain previous requirements related to the timing of providing notices."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies provisions requiring written notice for prospective residents in manufactured home parks under section 327C.02.",
      "modified": [
        "Revises the size and format of the notice text."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "327C.02"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes requirements that park owners must state reasons for rent increases in the notice provided to residents."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Eliminates allowance for more than one rent increase in a 12-month period unless specified conditions are met."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends the process for rent increases in manufactured home parks under section 327C.06.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts the required notice period for rent increases from unspecified to a minimum of 60 days."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "327C.06"
  }
]

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