The proposed bill aims to regulate mobile home parks in Alaska by establishing a framework for notifying residents about the sale, lease, or transfer of mobile home parks and limiting annual rent increases. Key provisions include requiring mobile home park owners to provide at least 90 days' notice to residents and relevant authorities before accepting an offer for sale or transfer, as well as allowing resident homeowner groups the opportunity to submit a purchase agreement. The bill mandates that mobile home park owners negotiate in good faith with these groups and prohibits unreasonable refusals to enter into purchase agreements that match competing offers. Additionally, it sets a cap on rent increases to no more than five percent per year.

The bill also introduces definitions and clarifications regarding terms such as "mobile home," "mobile home park," and "resident homeowner group." It outlines the enforcement mechanisms for violations, categorizing non-compliance as an unfair trade practice, which allows affected individuals to seek legal recourse. Exemptions to the regulations are specified, including transfers to family members and certain business transactions. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance protections for mobile home residents and ensure fair practices in the management of mobile home parks.

Statutes affected:
HB0230A, AM HB 230, introduced 05/18/2025: 34.85.190, 34.85.010, 34.85.195, 34.85.060, 45.29.102, 34.85.150, 34.85.120, 34.85.200, 34.85.290, 34.85.210, 34.85.220, 34.85.230, 34.85.240, 34.85.250, 34.85.260, 34.85.270, 34.85.280, 45.50.471, 34.85.300, 34.85.990, U.S.C