Committee Bill No. 5428 proposes significant amendments to the laws governing mobile manufactured home parks in Connecticut, set to take effect on October 1, 2025. The bill introduces new definitions, such as "ancillary fee" and "consumer price index," while repealing outdated terms to enhance clarity. Key provisions include a requirement for park owners to provide a comprehensive disclosure statement to prospective residents detailing their rights, obligations, and rental terms, ensuring that no rental agreement is enforceable without this disclosure. Additionally, the bill mandates written rental agreements, establishes minimum terms, and outlines the process for adopting park rules, thereby improving transparency and protecting residents' rights.

The bill also addresses relocation payments, capping them based on the timing of notices given to residents, and modifies the grounds for terminating rental agreements to enhance accountability. It emphasizes public access to inspection records and allows the Department of Consumer Protection to impose fines for violations. Notably, it limits security deposits and ancillary fees, prohibits unfair practices by owners, and requires annual reports on fire hydrant capacity. Overall, these amendments aim to strengthen tenant protections, ensure fair treatment, and enhance the management of mobile manufactured home parks in Connecticut.

Statutes affected:
Committee Bill: 21-64, 21-70, 21-70a, 21-71, 21-83