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Mobile Home Tenant Protection: New Rights and Financing Rules

This act introduces new rules for mobile home community owners who use federal financial support. They must provide residents with minimum protections, such as longer lease terms, clear rent increase rules, and the ability to sell their home on-site. The goal is to protect tenants from unfair practices and ensure greater stability.
Key points
Mobile home community owners using federal loans must offer one-year lease terms with renewal options.
Tenants will receive 60-day written notice of rent increases or new charges, with justification and details.
The act provides a 5-day grace period for rent payments and a right to cure defaults.
Residents gain the right to sell their manufactured home in place, without having to relocate it.
Community owners must provide 60-day advance written notice of planned sale or closure of the community.
Financial penalties are imposed on owners who fail to comply, including a ban on future federal financing for at least 3 years.
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Print number: 117_HR_3333
Sponsor: Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3]
Process start date: 2021-05-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Manufactured Housing Tenant’s Bill of Rights Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3333.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mobile home community owners using federal loans must offer one-year lease terms with renewal options.
  • Tenants will receive 60-day written notice of rent increases or new charges, with justification and details.
  • The act provides a 5-day grace period for rent payments and a right to cure defaults.
  • Residents gain the right to sell their manufactured home in place, without having to relocate it.
  • Community owners must provide 60-day advance written notice of planned sale or closure of the community.
  • Financial penalties are imposed on owners who fail to comply, including a ban on future federal financing for at least 3 years.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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