The bill amends the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to enhance tenant protections in the sale or lease of manufactured/mobile home communities. It clarifies key definitions such as "abandoned," "community land trust," and "eligible organization," emphasizing the role of community land trusts in preserving these communities. The bill establishes a notification process for owners intending to sell, requiring them to provide written notice to tenants, qualified tenant organizations, and relevant state departments, detailing the sale process and timelines. It also mandates that tenants form a qualified organization to represent their interests and outlines the responsibilities of both parties during negotiations, including confidentiality regarding financial information.

Additionally, the bill revises closure notice requirements, ensuring that notices are sent to both the director and all tenants, and posted at park entrances. The closure notice must include comprehensive details about the conversion and potential purchase by tenant organizations. The timeline for notifying the director is updated, and the department is required to mail relocation assistance applications to tenants within ten business days of receiving the closure notice. The eligibility criteria for relocation assistance are refined, removing certain conditions while ensuring that tenants who remain and pay rent for six months after giving notice of intent to vacate are not denied assistance. Overall, these amendments aim to promote the long-term preservation of manufactured/mobile home communities in Washington State.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 59.20.030, 59.20.325, 59.20.330, 59.20.335, 59.21.030, 59.21.040