Generally revise mobile home lot rental laws

2025 Regular Session

Proposes broad rewrite of mobile home lot rental laws to reorganize terms and protections for tenants and park operators; as of now, the draft died and nothing enacted.

(LC) Draft Died in Process

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LC 3247: Generally revise mobile home lot rental laws

Overview

LC 3247 is a draft bill titled “Generally revise mobile home lot rental laws.” It focuses on changes to the regulatory framework governing rental terms and relationships within mobile home parks. The bill’s status indicates it did not advance in its current form during the session.

Purpose and Intent

The title suggests an aim to overhaul or modernize mobile home lot rental laws, potentially altering tenant protections, landlord obligations, and the overall regulatory environment for mobile home parks.

In its current form, no text detailing specific provisions is provided in the available record.

Provisions (current information)

Specific provisions, thresholds, or amendments are not listed in the provided materials.

Given the scope implied by the title, potential areas typically addressed in similar bills may include tenancy terms, rent notices, rent increase mechanisms, eviction procedures, park rules enforcement, maintenance responsibilities, and regulatory oversight of parks. However, these are general expectations and not explicit commitments of LC 3247.

Affected Parties

Tenants residing in mobile home parks with rental lots.

Landlords and park operators managing mobile home lots.

Potentially local or state agencies responsible for housing regulation and park licensing (depending on how the final text would structure enforcement and oversight).

Status and Timeline

Introduced: December 14, 2024.

2024-12-14: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold.

2025-05-27: (LC) Draft Died in Process.

Current status: Draft died in process, meaning the bill did not progress to enactment in the current session. No enacted provisions are in effect from this bill.

Potential Implications if Enacted

If revived or reenacted with modifications, the bill could reshuffle requirements on rent notices, increases, and terms for mobile home lot rentals.

Could introduce new tenant protections or clearer standards for park operators, with potential impacts on operating costs, dispute resolution, and compliance obligations.

Depending on final text, there may be timelines for compliance or transitional rules for existing rental agreements.

Next Steps / What to Watch

Monitor for any reintroduction or amendments in future sessions.

If text becomes available, review for specific changes to rent calculation, notice periods, eviction standards, and enforcement mechanisms.