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HF 2964

Notice of offer requirements for unsolicited manufactured home park sales modified.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Dotseth and 2 co-sponsors

Bill modifies notice requirements for unsolicited manufactured home park purchase offers, adjusting resident protections during park ownership transactions.

Author added Rehrauer
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Bill Summary · HF 2964

Legislative bill overview

HF 2964 modifies notice requirements that manufactured home park owners must provide when making unsolicited purchase offers to residents. The bill adjusts existing protections that require park owners to notify residents before attempting to acquire their homes or lots, likely streamlining procedural requirements or clarifying notification timelines and methods.

Why is this important

Manufactured home residents often have limited mobility and financial resources to relocate, making them vulnerable in transactions with park owners who control the land beneath their homes. Clear notice requirements protect residents' property interests and ensure they have adequate time to respond to acquisition offers before potentially facing displacement or unfavorable terms.

Potential points of contention

  • Consumer protection vs. business efficiency: Manufacturers and park owners may seek reduced notice burdens to streamline acquisitions, while consumer advocates argue stronger protections are necessary given the power imbalance between park operators and residents
  • Notice adequacy standards: Disagreement may exist over what constitutes sufficient notice—timing windows, delivery methods, language clarity, and whether residents need legal counsel opportunity
  • Scope of "unsolicited" offers: Unclear boundaries on what qualifies as unsolicited versus initiated by residents, potentially affecting how broadly the protections apply

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

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