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Bill Summary · LC 1959

Overview: Bill Number: LC 1959, Title: Establish the mobile home park dispute resolution program, Status: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester, Introduced: November 23, 2024

Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to create a statewide dispute resolution program to address conflicts between mobile home park owners and residents. The intent is to provide a fair and efficient process for resolving issues related to park rules, rent increases, and other landlord-tenant disputes.

Key Provisions:
- Establishes the Mobile Home Park Dispute Resolution Program within the state's Department of Housing
- Requires mobile home park owners to participate in the program and comply with its decisions
- Allows mobile home residents to file complaints with the program regarding issues such as:
- Unreasonable park rules or rule changes
- Excessive rent increases
- Improper termination of tenancy
- Empowers the program to investigate complaints, facilitate mediation, and issue binding decisions
- Authorizes the program to levy fines against park owners who fail to comply with its rulings

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Mobile home park residents will have a formal process to address disputes with their landlords
- Mobile home park owners will be subject to the program's oversight and potential penalties for non-compliance
- The state's Department of Housing will be responsible for administering the new dispute resolution program

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- This bill is currently in the draft stage and has been delivered to the requester
- If enacted, the Mobile Home Park Dispute Resolution Program would be established and begin operations on January 1, 2026
- The bill would need to pass through the normal legislative process before becoming law

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

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