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DE HB176
Bill
Status
3/23/2022
Primary Sponsor
John Kowalko
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AI Summary
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Defines "maintenance" or "maintain" to mean scheduled or unscheduled repair of community assets, including preventive care for buildings, structures, and installed equipment as recommended by manufacturers, and engineering or architectural services supporting repair and maintenance planning.
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Renumbers the definition of "tree" from (24) to (25) and clarifies it means a woody perennial plant at least 25 feet in height or with a main stem minimum 6 inches in diameter, including root system, limbs, and trunk.
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Requires manufactured home community landlords to maintain, care for, and remove trees on lots and common areas meeting the size threshold (25+ feet or 6+ inch diameter stem), following standard horticultural practices per American Association of Nurserymen standards.
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Revises rental agreement services rider requirements to clearly indicate financial responsibility allocation between tenant and landlord for installation and maintenance of each service, the dividing point of responsibilities, and related fees or charges.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Maintenance In Manufactured Home Communities.
Last Action
Amendment HA 2 to HB 176 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
4/7/2022