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, the bill 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. It introduces a temporary surcharge for capital improvements, which must be justified and subject to strict conditions and resident consent. The legislation also modifies the notification process for rent increases, extending the response time for lessees to new lease agreements from 30 to 60 days, with the possibility of an additional 120 days under certain conditions. Furthermore, it increases the time frame for lessees to sell or relocate their homes from 60 to 150 days if they opt not to enter into a new rental agreement, and grants them the right to seek legal action for any rent increases imposed in violation of the law.

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