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SB 518

Mobile Home Park Act.

2025-2026 Session Introduced by Julie Mayfield and 2 co-sponsors

North Carolina bill regulating mobile home parks to protect residents' housing rights while potentially limiting operators' management and pricing flexibility.

Passed 1st Reading
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Bill Summary · SB 518

Legislative bill overview

SB 518, the Mobile Home Park Act, is a North Carolina bill currently in early legislative stages that appears designed to regulate mobile home parks and potentially protect residents' rights. The bill was filed on March 25, 2025, passed first reading on March 26, and has been referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Specific provisions are not publicly detailed at this preliminary stage.

Why is this important

Mobile home parks house hundreds of thousands of North Carolina residents, many of whom have limited housing alternatives and face unique vulnerabilities around lot rent increases, evictions, and park management practices. Legislation in this area can significantly affect housing stability and affordability for lower-income residents while also impacting park operators' business models and investment decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Rent control vs. property rights: Regulations limiting lot rent increases could protect residents but may face opposition from park owners who argue it undermines property rights and discourages investment in park maintenance and improvements
  • Eviction protections: Any provisions restricting eviction rights or requiring cause standards may create friction between resident advocates and operators concerned about enforcement costs and collection issues
  • Scope of regulation: Disagreement may arise over which practices should be regulated (maintenance standards, lease terms, fee structures) and how prescriptive regulations should be versus allowing market-based solutions

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

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