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HB 5428

AN ACT CONCERNING MOBILE MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Raghib Allie-Brennan and 50 co-sponsors

Connecticut legislation regulates mobile home park operations to strengthen tenant protections while managing impacts on park economic sustainability and resident housing security.

SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 608
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Bill Summary · HB 5428

Legislative bill overview

HB 5428 modifies Connecticut's regulations governing mobile manufactured home parks, addressing tenant protections, park management standards, and operational requirements. The bill has passed the House with amendments and is currently in the Senate calendar for consideration. Specific provisions likely relate to rent increases, eviction procedures, maintenance standards, or conversion/closure protections for residents in these communities.

Why is this important

Mobile home parks house lower-income populations with limited housing alternatives, making regulatory protections particularly consequential for vulnerable residents. Park operators face different business models than traditional landlords, creating tension between resident stability and park viability. Connecticut's approach may influence other states' policies on this growing housing sector.

Potential points of contention

  • Rent control vs. economic viability: Restrictions on rent increases protect residents but may discourage park investment or maintenance, affecting long-term housing availability
  • Park closure/conversion rights: Balancing owners' property rights to close or convert parks against displacement risks for residents with limited relocation options
  • Regulatory burden: New management standards and compliance requirements may impose costs on smaller operators, potentially consolidating ownership toward larger corporations

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

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