The bill amends the Mobile Home Commission Act to enhance the rights of residents in mobile home parks and seasonal mobile home parks by introducing new requirements for property owners regarding the sale or transfer of their parks. Owners are now mandated to notify residents and the relevant department of their intent to sell, providing residents with a specified period to express interest in purchasing the property. The bill outlines the process for residents to form a homeowners' association or cooperative to facilitate this purchase, including the necessity for confidentiality agreements and the provision of sale details by the owner. If residents do not respond within the designated timeframe, the owner is relieved of further obligations. Additionally, the bill allows residents to seek legal recourse, including damages and civil fines, if owners fail to comply with these requirements, while also specifying exemptions for certain situations like foreclosure.

Further amendments focus on the maintenance and regulation of mobile home parks, granting local governments the authority to file notices of action and allowing courts to address unsafe conditions. The bill removes the term "operator" from the context of responsibility for maintenance, placing the onus solely on the owner. It also establishes a process for courts to approve expenses related to maintenance and allows for liens to be placed on properties for these expenses. The requirement for filing orders with the register of deeds has been updated to emphasize compliance within a specified timeframe. Overall, the legislation aims to improve oversight and accountability in mobile home park management, ensuring the health and safety of residents while providing them with opportunities to purchase their communities.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-1): 125.2335
Senate Introduced Bill: 125.2335
As Passed by the Senate: 125.2335