Raised Bill No. 6589 Summary

• Prohibits mobile manufactured home park owners from increasing rent more than 4% plus the consumer price index annually, effective October 1, 2023

• Bars any rent increases during a declared public health emergency and for one year following the emergency's expiration

• Requires the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to calculate and post the maximum allowable annual rent increase percentage by November 1 each year based on the northeast region's consumer price index

• Exempts owners from rent restrictions if the dwelling unit's certificate of occupancy was issued within the previous 15 years, if reduced rent is charged under a federal/state/local subsidy program, or if the Commissioner has not yet posted the maximum increase percentage

• Imposes liability of three months' rent plus actual damages for owners who violate the rent increase cap