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SB 166

relative to notice required prior to sale of a manufactured housing unit located in a resident-owned community.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Alexander and 2 co-sponsors

SB 166 mandates that manufactured housing community operators provide advance notice to residents before selling units in resident-owned communities, effective January 1, 2026.

Signed by the Governor on 07/15/2025; Chapter 0244; Effective 01/01/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 166

Legislative bill overview

SB 166 requires manufactured housing community operators to provide advance notice to residents before selling a manufactured housing unit located in a resident-owned community. The bill establishes procedural requirements for such sales, giving residents an opportunity to be informed of property transactions within their community. This law takes effect January 1, 2026.

Why is this important

Manufactured housing communities are home to approximately 20 million Americans, often with lower-income residents who have significant equity invested in their homes. Advance notice requirements can help residents prepare for potential community changes, protect against sudden ownership transfers that might affect community governance or policies, and provide transparency in transactions affecting their living environment and property values.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's specific notice timeline, method of notification, and which sales transactions are covered may create implementation questions if not clearly defined in the statutory language.
  • Property rights concerns: Some may argue advance notice requirements could restrict private property owners' ability to sell quickly or freely, potentially affecting market liquidity for manufactured housing units.
  • Enforcement mechanisms: The bill may lack clear enforcement provisions, remedies for violations, or penalties, making it unclear how compliance will be ensured or what recourse residents have if operators fail to provide required notice.

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

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