Bill > S743

This bill makes several changes to laws governing manufactured housing communities in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1. Establishing a Manufactured Housing Commission to oversee a new dispute resolution program for residents, owners, and operators of manufactured housing communities. The commission will be composed of government-appointed members, including residents and owners of these communities. 2. Creating a Manufactured Housing Trust Fund to support the new dispute resolution program and court-appointed receiverships of troubled communities. The fund will be financed through licensing fees collected from manufactured housing communities. 3. Requiring manufactured housing communities to submit various certifications annually when applying for license renewals, such as proof of proper sewage and water system maintenance. The bill allows communities with substandard infrastructure to receive conditional licenses for up to two years to make necessary repairs. 4. Expanding the authority of local boards of health to inspect and regulate manufactured housing communities, similar to their oversight of other lodging facilities. 5. Modifying rules around the approval and notification process for changes to community rules and regulations, giving the Attorney General and Department of Housing and Community Development more oversight. The overall goals of the bill are to improve the health, safety, and quality of life for residents of manufactured housing communities in Massachusetts through enhanced regulations and a new dispute resolution mechanism.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S743