The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding utility charges in mobile home parks. Under the existing law, if a landlord charges separately for utilities such as gas, water, or electricity, they are required to 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 limitation, allowing landlords to recover utility charges imposed by the provider along with an administrative fee for their costs, while prohibiting any additional charges. It would also require rental agreements to disclose the utility services charged separately and specify any administrative fees, capped at $8.

Additionally, the bill would make technical changes to the existing language and clarify that the state cannot adopt rules for mobile home parks that are more stringent than federal regulations regarding public or consecutive water systems. The current provision that allows landlords to charge separately for waste removal and sewer services would remain, but the terminology would be updated to ensure consistency in referring to single-family residential charges. Overall, these changes aim to provide more flexibility for landlords in managing utility charges while maintaining transparency for tenants.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-472
Senate Engrossed Version: 11-472
House Engrossed Version: 33-1413.01