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SB 2763

Relating to the renewal of certain leases in manufactured home communities.

89th Legislature (2025)

SB 2763 establishes renewal standards and protections for manufactured home community leases to balance resident stability with operator sustainability in Texas mobile home parks.

Referred to Local Government
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Bill Summary · SB 2763

Legislative bill overview

SB 2763 addresses the renewal process and terms for leases in manufactured home communities in Texas. The bill establishes protections or requirements related to how lease renewals are handled, likely setting standards for notice periods, rent increases, or renewal conditions that mobile home park operators must follow when residents' leases expire.

Why is this important

Manufactured home communities house hundreds of thousands of Texans, many of whom have limited housing alternatives due to the immobility of their homes. Clear lease renewal standards protect residents from sudden displacement or unreasonable rent hikes while ensuring park operators can maintain sustainable business operations. This balance affects housing stability for a vulnerable population with significant equity invested in their homes.

Potential points of contention

  • Rent increase limits: Debate over whether caps on renewal rent increases should exist and at what percentage level, balancing resident protection against operator profitability
  • Notice requirements: Disagreement on how much advance notice parks must provide before non-renewal or lease modification, affecting resident planning time
  • Lease termination grounds: Controversy over what legitimate reasons allow parks to refuse renewal (e.g., park closure, property redevelopment) versus arbitrary non-renewal that displaces established residents

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

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