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A 3361

Establishes limit on rent increase for certain dwelling sites for modular or industrialized buildings or manufactured homes.*

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Reginald Atkins and 23 co-sponsors

New Jersey law now caps annual rent increases on manufactured home park sites to protect residents from steep lot rent hikes that threaten housing stability.

Approved P.L.2025, c.85.
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Bill Summary · A 3361

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 3361 caps annual rent increases on manufactured home park sites in New Jersey, limiting how much park owners can raise lot rents each year. The bill establishes protections for residents of modular, industrialized, and manufactured home communities, which typically house lower-income populations with limited housing alternatives.

Why is this important

Manufactured home residents often face disproportionate rent burdens because they own their homes but lease the land beneath them, making them vulnerable to steep annual increases they cannot escape without abandoning their property. This legislation directly affects affordability for tens of thousands of New Jersey residents living in mobile home parks and addresses a growing affordability crisis in alternative housing sectors.

Potential points of contention

  • Economic impact on park owners: Rent caps may reduce investment incentives for park maintenance, improvement, and expansion, potentially leading to deferred maintenance or reduced services
  • Market distortion concerns: Price controls can create unintended consequences such as reduced availability of affordable park sites or conversions to other uses
  • Scope limitations: The bill's specific applicability (which dwelling types and circumstances are covered) may create gaps or inconsistencies in tenant protections across different park categories

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

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