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S 716

"The Manufactured Home Park Protection Act"; expands opportunity to purchase for resident homeowners in certain manufactured home parks; modifies certain requirements for disposition of private residential leasehold communities.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by John Burzichelli and 3 co-sponsors

Withdrawn bill would have expanded manufactured home park resident purchase rights and modified leasehold community sale requirements; superseded by P.L.2025, c.362.

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.362.
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Bill Summary · S 716

Legislative bill overview

S 716 would have expanded purchase rights for resident homeowners in manufactured home parks and modified requirements governing the sale or disposition of private residential leasehold communities in New Jersey. The bill aimed to provide greater protections and ownership opportunities for residents living in these communities, which are often subject to significant rent increases and limited tenant protections.

Why is this important

Manufactured home parks and leasehold communities represent affordable housing options for thousands of New Jersey residents, many of whom are elderly or low-income. These communities historically have limited protections compared to traditional homeownership, leaving residents vulnerable to sudden rent hikes, evictions, or forced relocations when parks change ownership.

Potential points of contention

  • Property rights vs. tenant protections: The balance between park owners' property rights and residents' right to affordable, stable housing; expansion of purchase rights may be viewed as restricting private property freedoms
  • Implementation costs: Whether expanded purchase opportunities would require government subsidies or create financing burdens that could reduce park profitability or limit new development
  • Scope of application: Which communities qualify for protections and whether the requirements differ based on park size, age, or current ownership structure

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

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