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DE SB97

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/22/2011

Primary Sponsor

John Kowalko

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Origin

Senate

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Limits rent increases in manufactured home communities to the Federal Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate unless the community owner obtains approval from the Governor's Advisory Council on Manufactured Housing

  • Owners seeking rent increases above CPI must submit financial documentation proving operating and maintenance costs rose more than the CPI, with a hearing held after providing residents at least three weeks notice

  • Recognized homeowner organizations may submit evidence and documents to the Advisory Council during the approval process

  • Either the community owner or homeowner organization may appeal the Advisory Council's decision to Superior Court within 30 days

  • Owners who raise average rents above CPI without Advisory Council approval face civil fines of $10,000 to $25,000 per offense, enforced by the Department of Justice

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Manufactured Homes And Manufactured Home Communities.

Last Action

Defeated by Senate. Votes: Defeated 9 YES 9 NO 2 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT

6/22/2011

Committee Referrals

Small Business6/2/2011

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