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Manufactured Home Tenant Rights: Enhanced Protections and Lease Stability

This act aims to provide greater protection for residents of manufactured home communities. It introduces minimum lease agreement standards, such as renewable one-year leases, longer notice periods for rent increases, and rights regarding the sale of a manufactured home. This is intended to increase security and stability for individuals living in such communities.
Key points
Mandates one-year lease terms renewable for additional one-year terms unless there is good cause for non-renewal.
Requires 60-day written notice for any new charges or rent increases, with justification and additional time for larger increases.
Provides a 5-day grace period for rent payments and 15 days to cure defaults on rent payments.
Allows tenants to sell their manufactured home in place without having to relocate it, even after eviction.
Establishes penalties for manufactured home community owners who fail to comply with the new rules, including prohibition from future federal financing and compensation for affected tenants.
Creates a commission to develop additional tenant protection standards and pricing incentives for compliant owners.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4557
Sponsor: Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]
Process start date: 2023-07-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Manufactured Housing Tenant’s Bill of Rights Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4557.

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 2023-07-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates one-year lease terms renewable for additional one-year terms unless there is good cause for non-renewal.
  • Requires 60-day written notice for any new charges or rent increases, with justification and additional time for larger increases.
  • Provides a 5-day grace period for rent payments and 15 days to cure defaults on rent payments.
  • Allows tenants to sell their manufactured home in place without having to relocate it, even after eviction.
  • Establishes penalties for manufactured home community owners who fail to comply with the new rules, including prohibition from future federal financing and compensation for affected tenants.
  • Creates a commission to develop additional tenant protection standards and pricing incentives for compliant owners.
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. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7].

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 2025-12-25.

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