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HB 39

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 25 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MAINTENANCE AND TIME COMPUTATION IN MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Carson and 3 co-sponsors

Delaware bill clarifies maintenance standards and deadline calculations in manufactured home communities to strengthen resident protections against operator disputes.

Assigned to Housing & Land Use Committee in Senate
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Bill Summary · HB 39

Legislative bill overview

HB 39 amends Delaware's manufactured home community regulations by modifying maintenance standards and time computation procedures. The bill establishes clearer rules for how days and deadlines are calculated in disputes between manufactured home communities and residents, and updates maintenance obligations for community operators.

Why is this important

Manufactured home communities house thousands of Delaware residents, many of whom have limited resources and face power imbalances with community operators. Clarified timelines and maintenance standards provide residents with stronger legal protections and reduce disputes over ambiguous regulatory language that operators could exploit.

Potential points of contention

  • Operator compliance costs: Enhanced maintenance requirements may increase operational expenses for community owners, potentially leading to higher lot rent for residents
  • Enforcement mechanisms: The bill's effectiveness depends on adequate state resources to investigate complaints and enforce compliance against larger property management companies
  • Scope of "maintenance": Ambiguity over which specific repairs fall under mandatory maintenance could generate new litigation rather than resolve existing conflicts

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

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