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SB 746

An Act amending the act of November 24, 1976 (P.L.1176, No.261), known as the Manufactured Home Community Rights Act, providing for residents' right to purchase manufactured home community; and further providing for remedies.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Baker and 20 co-sponsors

SB 746 expands Pennsylvania manufactured home residents' rights to collectively purchase their communities and strengthens legal remedies when exercising those rights.

Re-referred to Appropriations
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Bill Summary · SB 746

Legislative bill overview

SB 746 amends Pennsylvania's Manufactured Home Community Rights Act to expand residents' ability to purchase their manufactured home communities (mobile home parks) and strengthen the remedies available when exercising this right. The bill builds on existing protections by clarifying or enhancing the buyout process and legal recourse for residents seeking collective ownership of their communities.

Why is this important

Manufactured home communities house hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians, many with fixed or low incomes who own their homes but lease the land beneath them. Expanding purchase rights can prevent displacement when communities are sold to investors, allowing residents to maintain stability and build equity. Strengthening remedies ensures the buyout process is practically achievable, not just theoretically available.

Potential points of contention

  • Property rights vs. tenant protections: Landowners may argue the bill restricts their ability to sell property freely or sets unfavorable buyout terms, while residents argue they need leverage to afford historically expensive acquisitions
  • Financing and feasibility: Manufactured home residents often have limited access to capital; provisions on financing, appraisal methods, and affordability timelines will determine if purchase rights are realistic or merely symbolic
  • Definition of "remedies": Unclear whether enhanced remedies include damages, attorney's fees, forced sales, or other enforcement mechanisms that could significantly impact landowner liability and compliance costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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