Senate Bill 427 proposes significant amendments to the existing laws governing the rental of mobile and manufactured homes in Wisconsin. The bill redefines key terms such as "resident" and "occupant," clarifying that a resident is someone who rents a site and owns the home on it, while an occupant is someone who resides in a home with the consent of the community's operator. Additionally, the bill stipulates that rental requirements do not apply to individuals living in a mobile home without the owner's presence. It also introduces a new requirement for community operators to provide at least 90 days' written notice before permanently retiring a community or site from the rental market.

Furthermore, the bill expands the grounds for terminating tenancies, allowing for termination if a resident or occupant fails to submit a signed lease or violates community rules regarding home ownership limits. It modifies the definition of "community" to include any plot with at least three occupied homes, excluding certain farm situations. The bill also mandates that lease agreements be established for a minimum of one year, with provisions for month-to-month leases if a lease is not signed. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding mobile and manufactured home rentals, ensuring clearer definitions and protections for residents and occupants.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 710.15(1)(ad), 710.15, 710.15(1)(ag), 710.15(1)(c), 710.15(1)(d), 710.15(1)(f), 710.15(1m), 710.15(3)(a), 710.15(5m)(f), 710.15(5m)(g), 710.15(5m)(h), 710.15(5m)(i), 710.15(5m)(j), 710.15(5r)