We have studied lattice dynamics and magnetism in the perovskite-type layered structure compound (C 18 H 37 NH 3 ) 2 MnCl 4 by means of nuclear magnetic resonance, electron paramagnetic resonance, and superconducting quantum interference device measurements. As a result, three structural phase transitions attributed to the hydrocarbon chains and the magnetic inorganic planes, as well as the spin relaxation behaviors, were identified and characterized.