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Manufactured Home Tenant Rights: Enhanced Protections and Rental Stability

This new act aims to provide greater protection for manufactured home tenants who rent land. It introduces minimum lease agreement standards, such as annual leases and longer notice periods, and protects against sudden rent increases. This is intended to increase housing security and stability for thousands of families.
Key points
Mandates annual lease terms with renewal options unless there is good cause for non-renewal.
Ensures the right to receive written notice of any new charges or rent increases at least 60 days in advance, with an additional 30-day notice for increases exceeding 5%.
Establishes a 5-day grace period for rent payments and a 15-day right to cure defaults.
Guarantees tenants the right to sell their manufactured home in place, without having to relocate it, even after eviction.
Creates a commission to develop additional tenant protection standards beyond these basic ones.
Owners who violate these rights may lose access to federal financing for at least 2 years and will face financial penalties to injured tenants.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2461
Sponsor: Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]
Process start date: 2025-03-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Manufactured Housing Tenant’s Bill of Rights Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2461.

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 2025-03-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates annual lease terms with renewal options unless there is good cause for non-renewal.
  • Ensures the right to receive written notice of any new charges or rent increases at least 60 days in advance, with an additional 30-day notice for increases exceeding 5%.
  • Establishes a 5-day grace period for rent payments and a 15-day right to cure defaults.
  • Guarantees tenants the right to sell their manufactured home in place, without having to relocate it, even after eviction.
  • Creates a commission to develop additional tenant protection standards beyond these basic ones.
  • Owners who violate these rights may lose access to federal financing for at least 2 years and will face financial penalties to injured tenants.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-22.

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