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SB 169

Prohibiting mobile home park landlords from limiting a tenant's access to communications and video services.

2025-2026 Regular Session

SB 169 bans mobile home park owners from restricting tenants' access to competing communications and video service providers, enhancing consumer choice and competition.

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Bill Summary · SB 169

Legislative bill overview

SB 169 prohibits mobile home park landlords from restricting tenants' ability to access communications and video services, including preventing exclusive service agreements or blocking external providers. The bill addresses situations where park owners limit competition by contractually requiring tenants to use only landlord-selected service providers or preventing installation of competing services like satellite or streaming options.

Why is this important

Mobile home residents often have limited leverage in negotiations with park owners due to the high costs of relocating a structure, making them vulnerable to monopolistic service practices and inflated prices. This bill aims to increase consumer choice and reduce costs for a population that typically has lower incomes and fewer housing alternatives, while also addressing the broader issue of service competition in underserved markets.

Potential points of contention

  • Property rights vs. consumer protection: Park owners may argue they have legitimate property management interests in controlling infrastructure on their land, while tenant advocates counter that excessive restrictions exploit a captive market
  • Infrastructure investment and maintenance: Landlords may claim exclusive agreements help them fund and maintain shared communication infrastructure, raising questions about how costs would be allocated under open-access policies
  • Implementation complexity: Defining what constitutes an improper "limitation" versus reasonable safety or infrastructure standards could create ambiguity in enforcement and compliance across different park configurations

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

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