HF 156 Summary

• Requires park owners who redistribute utility services to charge residents only the commodity rate at which they purchase service from utility providers, prohibiting markups and administrative fees effective July 1, 2023.

• Mandates utility meters be installed or repaired only by licensed plumbers, electricians, or manufactured home installers, and allows installation of water and sewer meters without constituting a lease modification if compliance with new standards is met.

• Prohibits park owners from increasing lot rents for 13 months following commencement of utility billing for residents whose leases included water and sewer service, and requires sample bills be provided in the three months prior to billing commencement.

• Requires park owners to deduct their pro rata share of fixed charges, taxes, surcharges, and miscellaneous fees from resident bills and apportion remaining fixed costs equally among occupied units.

• Repeals existing provision allowing park owners to bill residents at rates to avoid losing money on electricity sales effective July 1, 2023.