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HB 843

An Act amending the act of November 24, 1976 (P.L.1176, No.261), known as the Manufactured Home Community Rights Act, further providing for closure of manufactured home communities.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Missy Cerrato and 10 co-sponsors

HB 843 strengthens Pennsylvania protections for manufactured home residents by amending closure procedures to require greater owner obligations during community shutdowns.

Referred to Housing & Community Development
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Bill Summary · HB 843

Legislative bill overview

HB 843 amends Pennsylvania's Manufactured Home Community Rights Act by modifying provisions related to the closure of manufactured home communities. The bill strengthens or alters existing requirements that manufactured home community owners must follow when closing their facilities. The specific amendments are designed to better protect residents of manufactured homes from abrupt displacement.

Why is this important

Manufactured home communities house hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania residents, many of whom are elderly, low-income, or both. Changes to closure procedures directly affect whether residents receive adequate notice, relocation assistance, or fair compensation when their communities shut down. This legislation addresses a genuine vulnerability in current protections for a population with limited housing alternatives.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of "closure" specifics: The bill may clarify what constitutes a community closure versus partial operations, which could affect owner flexibility or resident protections depending on how it's defined
  • Notice periods and relocation timelines: Amendments likely adjust how much advance notice owners must provide—longer periods benefit residents but increase operational constraints for owners
  • Financial obligations: The bill may impose new costs on operators (relocation funds, buyout assistance) that could influence whether communities remain economically viable or accelerate closures

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

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