The proposed bill amends the Manufactured Home Community Rights Act to strengthen the rights of manufactured home residents, particularly in relation to resident associations and the management of rent and fees. It introduces a new section that prohibits community owners from interfering with resident associations and mandates that they allow group meetings without restrictions on attendance, location, or timing. The bill also revises the disclosure requirements for fees and rent increases, extending the notice period from 30 to 180 days and ensuring that all new leases include detailed explanations of potential rent increases. Additionally, it establishes guidelines for reasonable rent and fee increases, allowing community owners to raise charges under specific conditions, including posting notices and notifying residents well in advance.

Moreover, the bill modifies the timeline for manufactured home lessees to respond to proposed rent increases, granting them 60 days to accept or notify the owner of their intent to vacate after receiving notice of a new lease, with the possibility of extending this period to 120 days under certain conditions. It also increases the timeframe for lessees who choose not to enter into a new agreement to sell or relocate their homes from 60 to 150 days. The legislation aims to protect residents from unjustified increases, ensure transparency in the management of manufactured home communities, and allows lessees to seek legal recourse for any rent increases imposed in violation of the specified sections of the law.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 872 (Jun 03, 2025): P.L.1176, No.261