ROSE PARK
NOTICE OF RULES AND REGULATIONS UPDATE

Date: July 1, 2026

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Dear Residents,

Rose Park continually reviews its Rules and Regulations to ensure the community remains safe, attractive, and enjoyable for all residents. After reviewing our existing policies, management has adopted several updates and clarifications intended to improve community appearance, safety, property maintenance, and operational consistency.

Pursuant to Minnesota Statute Chapter 327C and your Lease Agreement, this letter serves as more than sixty (60) days written notice of amendments to the Rose Park Rules and Regulations.

These changes will become effective September 1, 2026.

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Summary of Changes

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The following provisions have been added or clarified:

• Exterior appearance standards for homes and lots

• Outdoor storage restrictions

• Standards for decks, porches, sheds, garages, and other structures

• Landscaping requirements

• Snow and ice removal responsibilities

• Recreational equipment standards

• Fire safety requirements

• Business use restrictions

• Satellite dish and antenna standards

• Clothesline standards

• Smoking and marijuana restrictions

• Common area usage requirements

• Vacant home maintenance standards

• Pool usage standards and fees

• Clarification of guest approval requirements

• Clarification of vehicle registration requirements

• Personal property tax responsibilities

 

All existing Rules and Regulations remain in effect unless specifically amended below.

The complete revised Rules and Regulations are attached and become effective September 1, 2026.

Thank you for helping maintain Rose Park as a safe, attractive, and enjoyable place to live.

 

Sincerely,

Bob Bonner
Community Manager
Rose Park
Melrose Community, LLC

 

ADDITIONAL OR ADJUSTED RULES AND REGULATIONS
Effective September 1, 2026

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Exterior Appearance Standards

Homes and lots shall be maintained in a neat, clean, safe, and attractive condition at all times.

The following conditions are prohibited:

• Peeling, deteriorated, or neglected exterior finishes

• Missing, damaged, or improperly installed skirting

• Broken or sealed windows

• Damaged siding

• Missing trim

• Tarps used as permanent repairs

• Excessive rust, deterioration, or visible structural defects

• Any condition that creates an unsafe, unsanitary, neglected, or visually deteriorated appearance

Management may require corrective action whenever a home or lot falls below community appearance standards.

Temporary repairs must be replaced with permanent repairs within ninety (90) days unless otherwise approved by management.

All homes must remain in compliance with community appearance standards throughout residency and prior to any in-community sale.

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Outdoor Storage

The following items may not be stored outdoors without prior Park Approval:

• Appliances

• Tires

• Auto parts

• Construction materials

• Scrap metal

• Household furniture intended for indoor use

• Miscellaneous debris or discarded items

Items approved for outdoor storage must be maintained in an orderly manner.

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Decks, Porches, Garages and Structures

No structure may be constructed, installed, expanded, altered, or removed without prior Park Approval.

All approved structures must:

• Comply with applicable building codes

• Be professionally constructed or constructed in a workmanlike manner

• Be maintained in safe condition

Unfinished construction projects must be completed within ninety (90) days unless otherwise approved.

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Landscaping

Residents are responsible for maintaining all landscaping installed by the resident.

Dead trees, shrubs, or plantings must be removed or replaced.

Vegetable gardens, landscape edging, retaining walls, and similar improvements require prior Park Approval.

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Snow and Ice Removal

Residents are responsible for removing snow and ice from their driveway, sidewalk, and entry areas.

Snow removal must occur within twenty-four (24) hours following the end of a snowfall event.

Failure to maintain safe access may result in corrective action by management, with costs charged as additional rent.

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Recreational Equipment

The following items are prohibited without prior Park Approval:

• Basketball hoops

• Trampolines

• Large play structures

• Recreational equipment exceeding normal residential use

 

Fire Safety

Open burning is prohibited except in approved fire pits.

Fire pits require prior Park Approval.

Firewood must be stored neatly and may not be stacked against homes, sheds, or garages.

Propane cylinders must be stored in compliance with applicable safety requirements.

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Business Activities

Residents may not operate a business from their homes if it:

• Creates customer traffic

• Generates excessive deliveries

• Creates noise, odors, or nuisance conditions

• Requires storage of inventory or equipment visible from outside the home

 

Satellite Dishes and Antennas

Satellite dishes and antennas may be installed in accordance with applicable law but require prior Park Approval regarding placement.

Residents are responsible for any damage resulting from installation or maintenance.

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Clotheslines

Permanent clotheslines require prior Park Approval.

Temporary clotheslines must be removed when not in use.

Smoking and Marijuana

Residents shall not engage in activities that create smoke or odors that unreasonably interfere with neighboring residents.

Marijuana cultivation is prohibited without prior Park Approval and compliance with all applicable laws.

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Common Areas

Common areas are for shared use by all residents.

Personal property may not be stored in common areas without prior Park Approval.

Children using common areas must be properly supervised.

Vacant Homes

Vacant homes must continue to be maintained in compliance with community standards.

Management may require corrective action for homes that become unsightly or unsafe.

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Swimming Pools

Temporary pools not exceeding seventy-two (72) inches in diameter and twelve (12) inches in depth are permitted.

Pools exceeding these dimensions require prior Park Approval.

Any approved pool that requires substantial water use may be subject to a Pool Usage Fee of $300.

Residents are responsible for all safety requirements, maintenance, drainage, and damages associated with pool use.

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Guest Approval

Any guest remaining in the community for more than ten (10) consecutive nights or ten (10) nights within any thirty (30) day period must be reported to management and may be required to complete an application.

Vehicle Registration

Residents must notify management within ten (10) days of any change in vehicle ownership, registration, or replacement vehicle.

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Taxes and Government Fees

Residents are responsible for all personal property taxes, registration fees, and governmental assessments associated with their manufactured home.

 

ROSE PARK
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Effective September 1, 2026

Melrose Community, LLC – d/b/a Rose Park
A Manufactured Home Community

Website: mncommunities.com
Email: bob@mncommunities.com
Office: (320) 233-5733

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These Rules and Regulations are incorporated into and made part of each Lease Agreement and are adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 327C.

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PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY

These Rules and Regulations are incorporated into and made part of the Lease Agreement.

All residents, occupants, and guests are required to comply at all times.

Management reserves the right to interpret and enforce these rules in accordance with Minnesota law.

Violations may result in fees, corrective action, lease termination, or eviction.

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REGISTRATION AND OCCUPANCY

A Park Residency Application is required for each adult resident (18 years of age or older).

Application Fee: $25.00, due at the time of application.

All occupants, including children, must be listed on the application and lease.

Management must maintain a current and accurate record of all residents.

Guests staying longer than ten (10) consecutive nights or ten (10) nights within any thirty (30) day period:

• Must be reported to management

• May be required to complete an application and obtain approval

Unapproved occupants are a lease violation and may be required to vacate immediately.

Subleasing or assignment of a homesite is prohibited without prior written approval from management.

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HOME AND LOT MAINTENANCE

Residents must maintain their lot in a clean, orderly, safe, and attractive condition at all times.

Required maintenance includes:

• Mowing grass

• Raking leaves

• Removing debris

• Daily removal of clutter and loose items

• Maintaining safe access to the home

If maintenance is not performed:

• Written notice may be issued

• Management may perform corrective work and charge the cost to the resident as additional rent

Additional requirements:

• Homes must be skirted within thirty (30) days of installation

• Exterior surfaces must remain clean and in good repair

• Homes must meet community standards prior to sale unless being removed from the community

• Damage must be repaired within a reasonable period not exceeding ninety (90) days unless otherwise approved

• Unsafe or irreparable structures may be required to be removed within fourteen (14) days

The following require prior Park Approval:

• Decks

• Porches

• Canopies

• Sheds

• Garages

• Fences

• Retaining walls

• Recreational structures

• Exterior alterations

• Lot modifications

• Digging or ground disturbance

Residents must contact Gopher State One Call (811) before any approved excavation.

Unless otherwise approved by management, residents are limited to one (1) shed and one (1) garage per lot.

Management reserves the right to approve additional structures based upon lot size, placement, utility access, safety considerations, and overall compatibility with the community.

EXTERIOR APPEARANCE STANDARDS

Homes and lots shall be maintained in a neat, clean, safe, and attractive condition at all times.

The following conditions are prohibited:

• Peeling, deteriorated, or neglected exterior finishes

• Missing, damaged, or improperly installed skirting

• Broken windows

• Damaged siding

• Missing trim

• Tarps used as permanent repairs

• Excessive rust, deterioration, or visible structural defects

• Any condition that creates an unsafe, unsanitary, neglected, or visually deteriorated appearance

Management may require corrective action whenever a home or lot falls below community appearance standards.

Temporary repairs must be replaced with permanent repairs within ninety (90) days unless otherwise approved by management.

OUTDOOR STORAGE

The following items may not be stored outdoors without prior Park Approval:

• Appliances
• Tires
• Auto parts
• Construction materials
• Scrap metal
• Household furniture intended for indoor use
• Excess building supplies
• Miscellaneous debris or discarded items

Approved outdoor storage must be maintained in an orderly manner.

Tarps may not be used as permanent storage coverings.

LANDSCAPING

Residents are responsible for maintaining landscaping installed by the resident.

Dead trees, shrubs, or plantings must be removed or replaced.

The following require prior Park Approval:

• Vegetable gardens
• Decorative landscaping
• Retaining walls
• Landscape edging
• Tree planting
• Shrub planting

Plantings may not interfere with utilities, drainage, roadways, or neighboring homesites.

SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL

Residents are responsible for removing snow and ice from:

• Driveways

• Sidewalks

• Walkways

• Steps

• Home entrances

Snow and ice removal must occur within twenty-four (24) hours after snowfall has ended.

Failure to maintain safe access may result in management performing the work and charging the resident as additional rent.

GARBAGE AND WASTE

Garbage must be placed in approved containers only.

Containers must be:

• Closed

• Properly maintained

• Stored in an orderly manner

No garbage may be placed outside containers at any time.

Garbage disposals are prohibited.

Violations may result in:

• Cleanup charges

• Lease enforcement action

UTILITIES AND SERVICES

Residents are responsible for:

• Proper connection of utilities

• Compliance with applicable codes

• Maintenance of utility connections serving the home

• Heat tape installation and maintenance

Residents are responsible for freeze-related damage.

Damage caused by negligence or failure to maintain utilities shall be charged as additional rent.

VEHICLES AND PARKING

All vehicles must be:

• Operable

• Licensed

• Registered

• Registered with management

Residents must notify management within ten (10) days of any change in vehicle ownership, registration, or replacement vehicle.

Unless otherwise approved, a maximum of two (2) vehicles may be kept on a homesite.

Additional vehicles may be approved and may be subject to additional fees.

The following are prohibited:

• Major vehicle repairs

• Inoperable vehicles

• Unlicensed vehicles

• Vehicles leaking fluids

• Parking on lawns

• Double parking

Violations may result in towing at the owner's expense.

Speed Limit: 10 MPH

RVS, BOATS, TRAILERS, AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

RVs, boats, campers, trailers, snowmobiles, ATVs, and similar recreational vehicles require prior Park Approval.

Approved storage may be limited to designated areas and may be subject to fees.

RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT

The following are prohibited without prior Park Approval:

• Basketball hoops

• Trampolines

• Large play structures

• Recreational equipment that may impact neighboring lots

All approved equipment must be maintained in a safe condition.

SWIMMING POOLS

Temporary pools not exceeding seventy-two (72) inches in diameter and twelve (12) inches in depth are permitted.

Pools exceeding these dimensions require prior Park Approval.

Any approved pool exceeding these dimensions shall require payment of a $300 Pool Usage Fee prior to filling the pool.

Residents are responsible for:

• Pool maintenance

• Water usage

• Safe operation

• Drainage

• Compliance with all laws and regulations

Management reserves the right to require removal of any pool creating safety, drainage, septic, or nuisance concerns.

FIRE SAFETY

Open burning is prohibited except in approved fire pits.

Fire pits require prior Park Approval.

Firewood must be neatly stacked and may not be stored against homes, garages, sheds, or utility equipment.

Propane tanks and cylinders must be stored in compliance with applicable safety requirements.

Fire pits must be supervised whenever in use.

PETS

Limit: One (1) pet per household unless otherwise approved.

All pets must be:

• Registered with management

• Vaccinated

• Properly controlled

Residents must:

• Clean up pet waste immediately

• Prevent nuisance behavior

• Prevent aggressive behavior

Violations may result in:

• Removal of the pet

• Lease enforcement action

BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

Residents may not operate a business from their homes if the business:

• Creates customer traffic

• Generates excessive deliveries

• Creates noise, odors, or nuisance conditions

• Requires visible inventory or equipment storage

• Impacts neighboring residents

Home office activities with no visible impact on the community are permitted.

SATELLITE DISHES AND ANTENNAS

Satellite dishes and antennas may be installed in accordance with applicable law.

Placement requires prior Park Approval.

Residents are responsible for all installation, maintenance, and damage resulting from installation.

CLOTHESLINES

Permanent clotheslines require prior Park Approval.

Temporary clotheslines must be removed when not in use.

SMOKING AND MARIJUANA

Residents shall not create smoke, odors, or other conditions that unreasonably interfere with neighboring residents.

Marijuana cultivation is prohibited without prior Park Approval and compliance with applicable law.

All residents must comply with state and local laws regarding marijuana use and possession.

RESIDENT CONDUCT

Residents shall not:

• Create excessive noise

• Disturb other residents

• Create nuisance conditions

• Engage in unlawful activity

• Endanger the safety of others

Residents are responsible for:

• Members of their household

• Their guests

• Activities occurring on their homesite

Residents must respect the quiet enjoyment of the community.

COMMON AREAS

Common areas are for shared use by all residents.

Personal property may not be stored in common areas without prior Park Approval.

Children using common areas must be properly supervised.

Management reserves the right to regulate the use of common areas.

GUESTS

Guests must comply with all community rules.

Residents are responsible for the actions of their guests.

Management may restrict or prohibit guests for:

• Safety concerns

• Criminal activity

• Rule violations

• Nuisance behavior

VACANT HOMES

Vacant homes must continue to be maintained in accordance with community standards.

Management may require corrective action for homes that become unsafe, unsightly, or neglected.

PLACEMENT, REMOVAL, AND SALE OF HOMES

All home placements and removals must be coordinated with management.

A minimum of fourteen (14) days written notice is required before removal.

All balances must be paid in full before removal.

Residents must provide written notice before listing a home for sale.

Buyers must:

• Complete an application

• Be approved before occupancy

Homes offered for sale within the community must comply with community appearance standards.

Outstanding violations may be required to be corrected prior to approval of an in-community sale.

Residents intending to vacate the community must provide sixty (60) days written notice.

TAXES AND GOVERNMENT FEES

Residents are responsible for all personal property taxes, registration fees, licensing fees, and governmental assessments associated with their manufactured home.

LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

Management is not responsible for:

• Loss

• Theft

• Damage

• Injury

Residents are responsible for damages caused by:

• Themselves

• Members of their household

• Their guests

RULE CHANGES

These Rules and Regulations may be amended upon sixty (60) days written notice as required by Minnesota law.

VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT

Violations may result in:

• Written warnings

• Corrective action

• Charges assessed as additional rent

• Suspension of privileges

• Lease termination

• Eviction pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 327C

A resident may be evicted for:

• Non-payment of rent

• Violation of the Lease Agreement

• Violation of these Rules and Regulations

• Repeated violations after notice

• Conduct endangering persons or property

• Criminal activity

• Any other grounds permitted by Minnesota law