Substitute House Bill No. 5226 proposes significant amendments to the regulations governing mobile manufactured homes and mobile manufactured home parks in Connecticut. The bill repeals Section 7-148b and introduces updated definitions for terms such as "seasonal basis," "rental charge," and "mobile manufactured home park," aligning them with Section 21-64. It mandates municipalities with populations of 15,000 or more to create or join a fair rent commission (FRC) to oversee rental charges, excluding seasonal rentals. Additionally, the bill establishes provisions for regional FRCs, requiring municipalities with mobile home parks to participate, and outlines the process for adopting ordinances to create or join these commissions by January 1, 2028.

The bill also enhances the rights of residents by revising disclosure requirements for park owners, increasing maximum relocation compensation from $10,000 to $20,000, and extending the notice period for rent increases from 30 to 60 days. It clarifies that park owners must acknowledge complaints from residents and submit remediation plans following independent inspections. Furthermore, the bill introduces a cap on relocation payments at $7,000 for notices served after June 23, 1999, expiring before October 1, 2026, and grants the Department of Consumer Protection authority to revoke licenses for non-compliance. Overall, these changes aim to improve oversight, accountability, and transparency in mobile home park operations while protecting residents' rights.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 21-71
GL Joint Favorable Substitute: 21-71
File No. 374: 21-71