H.B. 469 Summary

• Prohibits manufactured home park operators from banning "for sale" signs displayed by owners on their lots, including signs indicating owner-direct sales, provided signs comply with state law and local ordinances.

• Prohibits park operators from banning political signs displayed by tenants or owners on their lots, defining political signs as those advertising, promoting, endorsing, or opposing certified ballot issues or candidates.

• Requires park operators to offer written one-year minimum rental agreements with terms equivalent to month-to-month agreements and disclose all fees, charges, and rules before tenants or owners sign agreements.

• Establishes that fees and rental charges cannot be increased during the term of a rental agreement and requires 30 days' notice before implementing any changes.

• Provides tenants and owners with rights to recover actual damages and attorney's fees if park operators violate these provisions, and permits termination of rental agreements for violations.