IA SF2225

Landlords in manufactured home communities and mobile home parks cannot terminate tenancies except for material lease violations, rule violations, statutory violations with termination remedies, legitimate business reasons affecting multiple tenants, or documented changes in land use.

Violations of Chapter 562B (manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant law) by landlords or their agents are classified as unlawful consumer fraud practices under Section 714.16.

Rent increases in manufactured home communities and mobile home parks require 180 days written notice (increased from previous requirements), and rent cannot be raised more than once per year.

Rent increases exceeding the average 36-month Midwest consumer price index require landlords to demonstrate no health/safety violations in the prior 12 months and justify increases based on capital improvements, property tax increases, or other specified factors.

The definition of "rent" is expanded to include base rent, utilities, late fees, and all other payments made by tenants to landlords under the rental agreement.