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Introduced
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
Passed
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
Dead
Vetoed
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act; landlord obligations. Requires a landlord to provide a copy of any written rental agreement and the statement of tenant rights and responsibilities within 10 business days of the effective date of the written rental agreement; current law requires a landlord to provide such copies within one month of such effective date. The bill outlines required notice language to be included by the landlord in the rental agreement and provides that failures of the landlord to provide notice shall not affect the validity of the rental agreement.The bill also requires a fee disclosure statement to be provided on the first page of the written rental agreement under the Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act. The bill applies to rental agreements that are entered into, extended, or renewed on or after July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act to modify landlord obligations for rental agreements involving manufactured home lots. The bill requires landlords to provide a new, detailed flood insurance disclosure statement in bold typeface within the rental agreement, explaining that lot rent does not include homeowner's insurance and advising tenants about potential flood risks. Landlords must now provide copies of the rental agreement and tenant rights statement within 10 business days (reduced from one month) of the agreement's effective date. The bill also clarifies that if a landlord fails to provide this notice, it does not invalidate the rental agreement, and landlords may assist tenants in translating the notice without incurring liability for translation accuracy. Additionally, the bill requires rental agreements to include information about any secured interests in the manufactured home and mandates that tenants notify landlords of changes in these interests. The new provisions will apply to rental agreements entered into, extended, or renewed on or after July 1, 2025, giving landlords and tenants time to adapt to the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (7)
Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D)*,
Jackie Glass (D),
Amy Laufer (D),
Adele McClure (D),
Marcia Price (D),
Briana Sewell (D),
Rodney Willett (D),
Last Action
House sustained Governor's veto (on 04/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2122 |
| Governor's Veto Explanation HB2122 | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2122/text/HB2122VG |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2122) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1069692.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2122/text/HB2122ER |
| Senate Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2122/text/HB2122ASE |
| General Laws and Technology Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2122/text/HB2122AS1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2122) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1030912.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2122/text/HB2122H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2122/text/HB2122HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2122/text/HB2122 |
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