Except as otherwise provided in this section, a resident has the right to sell a home through an in park sale. The park owner may not charge a fee for allowing the resident to exercise this right, except to charge a fee of up to $25 for processing a prospective buyer's tenancy application. If the park owner is licensed as a dealer, the park owner may agree in writing to broker the in park sale of a resident's home. The park owner may not require a resident to use the park owner's services as a broker. The park owner may not give preferential treatment to applications for tenancy from people seeking to buy homes whose in park sale is being brokered by the park owner.
Any in park sale is subject to the park owner's approval of the buyer as a resident. A park owner may not deny a prospective buyer approval as a resident unless:
(a) the park owner has specified in writing the procedures and criteria used to evaluate the creditworthiness and suitability as a resident of individuals seeking to buy homes offered for in park sale;
(b) the written disclosure required by clause (a) is included with the rental application and is available at no charge to residents, prospective buyers, and their agents;
(c) the park owner is available to the prospective buyer at reasonable times if the park owner requires the prospective buyer to apply or be interviewed in person;
(d) all the specified procedures and criteria are reasonable and applied uniformly;
(e) in evaluating a prospective buyer, the park owner does not use any stricter standards than it uses for evaluating other prospective residents;
(f) the park owner does not deny tenancy to a prospective buyer for any reason prohibited by federal, state or local law;
(g) within 14 days of receiving a completed application form, the park owner makes a decision or gives the prospective buyer and the seller a written explanation of the specific reasons for the delay and makes a decision as soon as practicable;
(h) if the park owner denies tenancy to a prospective buyer, the park owner gives the prospective buyer a written explanation of the denial within three days of receiving a written request for an explanation; and
(i) the decision to deny tenancy is reasonable in light of the criteria set forth in section 327C.01, subdivision 8.
When the prospective buyer of an in park sale seeks approval as a resident, the park owner may require the prospective buyer to submit information reasonably necessary to determine whether the prospective buyer satisfies the park's criteria as stated by the park in its rules. The required information may include the purchase price of the home and the amount of monthly payments on the home, together with any documents reasonably necessary to verify the information. The park owner may inquire into the creditworthiness of the prospective buyer but may not require the submission of any information concerning the business relationship between the seller and a dealer acting for the seller.
A resident or a resident's agent shall disclose information about safety features of the home to the prospective buyer. The information must be given to the buyer before the sale, in writing, in the following form:
This form is required by law to be filled out and given to the prospective buyer of any used manufactured home by all private parties, dealers, and brokers.
This home has at least one egress window in each bedroom, or a window in each bedroom that meets the specifications of the American National Standard Institute 1972 Standard A119.1 covering manufactured homes made in Minnesota. This standard requires that the window be at least 22 inches in least dimension, and at least five square feet in area, and that the window be not more than four feet off the floor. Egress windows installed in compliance with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Manufactured Home Standards or the State Building Code are deemed to meet the requirements of this section.
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This home has ...... (number) of exits. They are located ................................... .
This home is equipped with fire extinguishers as required by the Minnesota state Health Department.
Yes ..... | No ..... |
They are located .
This home is equipped with at least one listed automatic smoke detector outside each sleeping area as required in homes built in accordance with the State Building Code.
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This home has aluminum electrical wiring.
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Aluminum electrical wiring can present a fire hazard in homes. The special hazards presented by aluminum electrical wiring can be eliminated by certain repairs, as recommended by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A. The wiring connections to the outlets in this home have been crimped, and the connection point is now copper.
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B. This home has electrical outlets and switches compatible with aluminum electrical wiring.
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C. Other action has been taken to eliminate or reduce the danger caused by aluminum electrical wiring in this home. (Describe)
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(The buyer may check the effectiveness of these methods by contacting the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.)
The furnace compartment in this home is lined with gypsum board, as specified in the 1976 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development codes governing manufactured housing construction.
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The water heater enclosure in this home is lined with gypsum board, as specified in the 1976 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development codes governing manufactured housing construction.
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This home contains a solid fuel burning stove. This stove was installed by the manufacturer of the home after June 15, 1976, and was inspected for compliance with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Manufactured Home Standards.
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This home contains a solid fuel burning stove. This stove unit is approved for installation in manufactured homes. It was installed by ......................... in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines. A building permit for this stove was issued by the city of ...................., and this stove installation has been approved by the building official.
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This home contains a solid fuel burning fireplace. The fireplace was installed by the manufacturer of the home after June 15, 1976, and was inspected for compliance with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Manufactured Home Standards.
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This home contains a solid fuel burning fireplace. This fireplace unit is approved for installation in manufactured homes. It was installed by ......................... in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines. A building permit for this fireplace was issued by the city of ...................., and this fireplace installation has been approved by the building official.
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This home is supported by a support system, as required by state code since September 1, 1974.
Yes ..... | No ..... |
It is also recommended that the buyer check the home's heat tape. Old and worn heat tape, and improper installation of heat tape, can cause a fire hazard.
It is recommended that the buyer have a qualified utility representative check the furnace and water heater to see that they are both in good working order. If this home was converted from oil to natural gas heat, there could be safety problems if the conversion was not done correctly. A utility representative or building official can inspect the condition and installation of this equipment. They may charge a reasonable fee to do so. It is also recommended that the buyer check the floor area around the water heater and furnace compartments. A weakened floor can create a fire hazard.
It is also recommended that the buyer have a utility approved energy audit of the home.
If you purchase the home, you will be required to install egress windows within one year and smoke detectors and fire extinguishers within 30 days. You will be required to comply with all of the safety features contained in this form within three years.
I, .........................., the undersigned, hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
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A park owner shall provide a resident or a resident's agent with a copy of the safety feature disclosure form upon request.
Before approving an in park sale, the park owner may inspect the resident's lot and the exterior of the resident's manufactured home to see whether they comply with reasonable and preexisting rules applicable to the resident and relating to maintenance. The park owner may not charge any fee for this inspection. As a condition to approving an in park sale, the park owner may require that the resident or the prospective buyer take whatever action is necessary to bring the lot or the home exterior into compliance with preexisting maintenance rules applicable to the resident, and may require that any lot rent and other charges due to the park be paid. The park owner may require the prospective buyer to agree to rules different from those applicable to the resident, but the park owner may not require the prospective buyer or the resident to comply with any rule adopted or amended after the resident entered into the rental agreement which would:
(a) significantly increase the difficulty or time involved in selling the resident's home;
(b) significantly decrease the price at which the resident's home can be sold; or
(c) involve any other significant cost for either the resident or the buyer, except for costs involved in doing any work necessary to bring the home or lot into compliance with preexisting maintenance rules applicable to the resident.
Provided that if a part of the resident's home, shed, or other appurtenance has become so dilapidated that repair is impractical and total replacement is necessary, the park owner may require the resident or prospective buyer to make the replacement in conformity with a generally applicable rule adopted after the resident initially entered into a rental agreement with the park owner.
If a home is being offered for in park sale, the home may remain vacant for 90 days, or longer if not prohibited by park rules. The park owner may not impose any additional fees or requirements on the owner of a vacant home being offered for in park sale, but the rent must be paid on time and the home and the lot must be maintained as required by the rules.
Any contract for an in park sale which is not expressly made contingent on the park owner's approval of the buyer as a resident is voidable at the instance of the buyer if the park owner's approval is denied. Any person who sells, or signs a contract purporting to sell, a home located in a park while representing, either directly or indirectly, that the buyer can maintain the home in the park, and who does not inform the buyer in writing that the sale is contingent on the park owner's approval of the buyer as a resident has violated section 325F.69, subdivision 1.
Any holder of a security interest who repossesses a manufactured home located in a park has the same rights as a resident to sell the home through an in park sale if:
(a) as soon as the secured party either accepts voluntary repossession or takes any action pursuant to sections 327.61 to 327.67, the secured party notifies the park owner that the home has been or is being repossessed;
(b) at the time the park owner receives the notice, the park owner has not already recovered possession of the lot through an eviction proceeding;
(c) the secured party pays any past due lot rent not to exceed three months rent;
(d) the secured party makes monthly lot rent payments until a buyer of the repossessed home has been approved by the park owner as a resident. A secured party's liability for past due rent under this subdivision does not include late fees or other charges; and
(e) the secured party complies with all park rules relating to lot and home maintenance.
A secured party who is offering a home for in park sale under this subdivision is subject to eviction on the same grounds as a resident.
Within 12 months following the in park sale of a home for which a home safety feature disclosure form has been provided under subdivision 3a, the buyer shall install egress windows meeting the specifications of the American National Standard Institute 1972 Standard A119.1 covering manufactured homes made in Minnesota. Within 30 days following the in park sale of a home for which a home safety feature disclosure form has been provided under subdivision 3a, the buyer shall install fire extinguishers and smoke detectors as required by the Minnesota state Health Department and State Building Code.
In addition to the previous requirements, within three years following the sale or upon the resale of the home the buyer shall install the following home safety features:
(a) necessary aluminum electrical wiring repairs conforming with the recommendations of the Consumer Product Safety Commission;
(b) gypsum board lining or similar fire-resistant material for furnaces and water heater enclosures conforming with the Department of Housing and Urban Development Manufactured Home Standards;
(c) if the home contains a solid fuel burning stove or fireplace, installation in conformance with Department of Housing and Urban Development Manufactured Home Standards; and
(d) support systems as required by the State Building Code.
Following installation of the safety features required under this subdivision, the home must be inspected by a state certified building official. The official may charge a reasonable fee, not to exceed $50, for the inspection. The homeowner shall give the park owner a certificate of inspection certifying that the home safety features required under this subdivision have been installed. This subdivision does not impose any duty or obligation upon a broker, dealer, lender, or park owner to monitor completion of any repairs required, nor does it impose liability on any broker, dealer, lender, or park owner for any injury or claim of whatever nature, which may arise as a result of the failure of the buyer of the home to comply with the home safety features required herein. Failure to comply with the requirements of this subdivision is a park rule violation for purposes of section 327C.09.
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes