Committee Bill No. 5428 proposes significant amendments to the laws governing mobile manufactured home parks, focusing on enhancing transparency and protecting residents' rights. Key insertions include new definitions such as "ancillary fee" and "consumer price index," which will aid in economic assessments. The bill mandates that park owners provide a detailed disclosure statement to prospective residents, outlining their rights, rental fees, and terms related to the sale of mobile homes. It also repeals and replaces Section 21-70, empowering the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to create regulations for these disclosure statements, ensuring they are clear and comprehensive. Additionally, the bill requires written rental agreements before occupancy, stipulates terms for renewals, and outlines the process for park owners intending to discontinue use or sell the land.

Further amendments include a tiered compensation system for residents who must relocate due to park discontinuance, with compensation amounts based on the timing of notices. The bill also emphasizes compliance with health and safety standards, allowing for fines for violations, and grants the Department of Consumer Protection authority to revoke licenses for non-compliance. It introduces provisions for independent inspections and requires owners to retain documentation for four years post-residency. Notably, the bill repeals subsection (i) of section 47a-21 regarding security deposit interest payments, establishing new requirements for interest payments and defining "homestead" to include mobile manufactured homes. Overall, the bill aims to improve regulatory oversight and tenant protections within mobile manufactured home parks, with most provisions effective from October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Committee Bill: 21-64, 21-70, 21-70a, 21-71, 21-83
GL Joint Favorable: 21-64, 21-70, 21-70a, 21-71, 21-83
File No. 587: 21-64, 21-70, 21-70a, 21-71, 21-83
APP Joint Favorable: 21-64, 21-70, 21-70a, 21-71, 21-83