The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend the current statutes governing how mobile home park landlords charge tenants for utilities. Under current law, landlords who charge separately for gas, water, or electricity must have a separate meter for each user and cannot charge more than the prevailing basic service single-family residential rate. The bill would remove this restriction, allowing landlords to recover the actual charges imposed by utility providers, along with an administrative fee for submetering that cannot exceed $8. Additionally, it would require rental agreements to disclose the utility services charged separately and the associated administrative fee.

Furthermore, the bill maintains the requirement for separate meters and detailed billing but clarifies that landlords cannot impose any additional charges beyond the utility costs and the specified administrative fee. It also retains the provision that landlords may charge separately for waste removal and sewer services, but the charges must not exceed the prevailing single-family residential rates set by local providers. Overall, the bill aims to provide more flexibility for landlords in charging for utilities while ensuring transparency and limiting additional fees for tenants.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 33-1413.01
House Engrossed Version: 33-1413.01