Subdivision 1. Nonpayment of rent. In any action to recover possession for failure to pay rent, it shall be a defense that the sum allegedly due contains a charge which violates section 327C.03, or that the park owner has injured the defendant by failing to comply with section 504B.161.
Subd. 2. Nonpayment of rent increase. In any action to recover possession for failure to pay a rent increase, it shall be a defense that the park owner:
(1) failed to comply with the provisions of section 327C.06, subdivision 1 or 3;
(2) increased the rent in violation of section 327C.06, subdivision 2.
Subd. 3. Rule violations. In any action to recover possession for the violation of a park rule, it shall be a defense that the rule allegedly violated is unreasonable.
Subd. 4. Retaliatory conduct. In any action to recover possession it shall be a defense that the park owner has violated section 327C.12.
1982 c 526 art 2 s 10; 1999 c 199 art 2 s 12
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection
Chapter 327C — Manufactured Home Park Lot Rentals
Section 327C.015 — Definitions.
Section 327C.02 — Rental Agreements.
Section 327C.025 — Resident Copies.
Section 327C.04 — Utility Charges.
Section 327C.06 — Rent Increases.
Section 327C.07 — In Park Sales.
Section 327C.08 — Removal After Repossession.
Section 327C.09 — Termination.
Section 327C.095 — Park Closings.
Section 327C.096 — Notice Of Sale.
Section 327C.10 — Defenses To Eviction.
Section 327C.11 — Eviction Proceedings.
Section 327C.12 — Retaliatory Conduct Prohibited.
Section 327C.13 — Freedom Of Expression.
Section 327C.14 — Right Of Access.