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The Power & Protections Bill
Mobile home park residents get more power and protections
An Act Concerning Mobile Manufactured Homes And Mobile Manufactured Home Parks.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would give people living in mobile home parks more rights, like clearer fees, help with moving, and a better way to buy their park.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would help people living in mobile manufactured home parks. It would make sure they know all the fees they have to pay and get more help if they have to move. It would also give them a better chance to buy the park if it's for sale. Plus, the state would have to listen to their complaints faster, and park owners would have to give 90 days notice before raising rent. Some park owners might say these changes add too many rules or make it harder to run their business. But for residents, these changes would mean more fairness and a stronger voice.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- It would require local governments to set up fair rent groups for mobile home parks.
- Park owners would have to show all fees residents pay, like monthly rent and extra charges.
- It would change how much money residents get to help them move if the park closes.
- It would make it easier for groups of residents to buy their mobile home park.
- The state would have to quickly respond when a mobile home park resident makes a complaint.
- Park owners would have to tell residents about a rent increase 90 days before it happens.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Douglas Dubitsky (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Christine Pavalock-D'Amato (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Anne Dauphinais (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Brian Lanoue (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Gale Mastrofrancesco (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Mark Anderson (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Mark DeCaprio (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
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