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 a requirement for mobile home park owners to provide at least 90 days' notice to residents and relevant authorities before accepting an offer for sale or transfer. The notice must detail the terms of the offer and inform residents of their rights to submit a purchase agreement. Additionally, the bill mandates that mobile home park owners negotiate in good faith with resident homeowner groups that express interest in purchasing the park, ensuring that any proposed agreements are considered fairly.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a cap on rent increases, prohibiting mobile home park operators from raising rental fees by more than five percent annually. Violations of these provisions are classified as unfair trade practices, allowing affected individuals to seek legal recourse in superior court. The bill also outlines various exemptions to the purchase opportunity requirements, such as transfers to family members or through eminent domain, while ensuring that these exemptions do not apply to transactions made in bad faith. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance protections for mobile home residents and promote 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