HF817 Summary

• Amends Minnesota Statutes section 327C.096 to clarify that park owners receiving unsolicited offers are not required to notify residents under the notice of sale requirement.

• Creates new section 327C.097 establishing a right of first refusal process allowing residents and nonprofits to match offers to purchase manufactured home parks within 30 days.

• Requires park owners to notify the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and all resident households within a specified timeframe when they receive an offer to sell, disclosing the price range and material terms.

• Imposes liability of up to $600 per home site for park owners who fail to provide required notice prior to sale to a third party, with injunctive relief available until sale completion.

• Requires any sale to a resident representative or nonprofit to include a 10-year certification that the property will be preserved as a manufactured home park.