Effective Date: October 1st, 2022
Key points:
Resident Rights and Protections:
Residents can request up to two meetings per year with park management to address concerns.
Landlords are responsible for repairing damages caused by their failure to maintain park premises.
Residents are protected from harassment or coercion related to purchasing opportunities, and landlords are prohibited from interfering with a homeowner's right to sell their home, except in limited circumstances.
Park Sale and Purchase Opportunities:
Park owners must notify residents of their intent to sell, triggering residents' right of first refusal and extending the purchase offer period from 90 to 180 days.
Public entities can accept an assignment of the homeowners' right of first refusal, expanding purchase opportunities.
Relocation Compensation:
If a park closes due to a change in land use, displaced residents must be compensated for reasonable relocation costs within 100 miles or be paid fair market value for their homes. Minimum payments are $7,500 for single-section and $10,000 for multi-section mobile homes.
Enforcement and Complaint Process:
The Department of Local Affairs and the Attorney General have authority to enforce the law, impose penalties, and take immediate action for violations causing harm.
Complaints can be filed by residents, local governments, or nonprofits under the dispute resolution program.
Landlords must retain relevant tenancy records.
