The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes governing how mobile home park landlords charge tenants for utilities. Under the 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 of up to $8. Additionally, it would require rental agreements to disclose the utility services charged separately and the associated administrative fee.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that landlords cannot impose any additional charges beyond those specified for utilities and administrative fees. While the current law allows landlords to charge separately for waste removal and sewer services, the bill maintains that these 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 costs to tenants.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 33-1413.01