Bill > SB0935

This bill, amending the Mobile Home Commission Act, aims to enhance protections and clarify regulations for mobile home park residents and operators. Key provisions include requiring the department to conduct annual physical inspections of mobile home parks, document all material deficiencies, and share these reports with local governments and secured parties, with the possibility of charging a reinspection fee for identified issues. It also modifies rules regarding variances in park construction and operation, clarifies the responsibilities of mobile home dealers, installers, and park owners, and introduces new regulations for mobile home installers and repairers, including training and qualification standards. The bill further expands the list of unfair or deceptive practices prohibited for park owners, such as prohibiting entrance or exit fees, requiring residents to purchase goods or services from specific vendors, or using electronic billing systems that waive tenant rights or collect excessive personal data. Additionally, it mandates that park owners offer leases with at least a one-year term or clearly state that a longer lease was declined, and requires leases to include an option to renew unless specific conditions for non-renewal are met, with provisions for notice and reasons for non-renewal. Finally, it requires utility providers to notify the department before shutting off services to a park due to nonpayment, ensuring residents are informed.