Manufactured Housing Tenant’s Bill of Rights Act of 2025

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Explore the details of House Bill 2461 Manufactured Housing Tenant’s Bill of Rights Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Finance and Financial Sector. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/14/2025, 3:39 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2461

Bill 119 HR 2461, also known as the "Manufactured Housing Community Preservation Act," aims to protect residents of manufactured home communities by ensuring that federally backed financing is only available to communities whose owners have implemented minimum consumer protections in lease agreements. These protections are designed to safeguard the rights and well-being of residents living in manufactured home communities.

The bill requires owners of manufactured home communities to include certain provisions in their lease agreements, such as protections against unjust evictions, rent increases, and unreasonable fees. Additionally, owners must provide residents with adequate notice of any changes to the lease agreement and must maintain the community in a safe and habitable condition.

By implementing these minimum consumer protections, the bill seeks to prevent exploitation and abuse of residents living in manufactured home communities. It aims to promote fairness and transparency in the landlord-tenant relationship and ensure that residents have a voice in decisions that affect their living conditions. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2461 is a step towards improving the quality of life for residents of manufactured home communities and promoting responsible ownership practices in the industry. It underscores the importance of protecting the rights and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their housing situation.

Congressional Summary of HR 2461

Manufactured Housing Tenant's Bill of Rights Act of 2025

This bill requires manufactured home communities and home parks to meet minimum consumer protections to be eligible for certain federally-backed loans for the construction, substantial rehabilitation, or purchase of these communities.

Specifically, the Department of Housing and Urban Development is prohibited from insuring such a loan, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are prohibited from purchasing such a loan, unless a borrower provides specified tenant protections, including

one-year renewable lease terms, unless there is good cause for nonrenewal;
at least a 60-day advance notice of any increase in rent, or of a sale or closure of the community;
a five-day grace period for rent payments; and
a right for a tenant to sell a manufactured home within a reasonable time period after eviction.

The bill sets forth penalties for violations of these protections.

The bill also establishes the Manufactured Home Community Lending Standards Commission to propose additional consumer protection standards.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2461

Bill HR 2461 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2025. Bill HR 2461 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 27, 2025. Bill HR 2461's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of March 27, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2461

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2461

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Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2461

To ensure that federally backed financing for the construction, rehabilitation, or purchase of manufactured home communities is available only for communities whose owner has implemented minimum consumer protections in the lease agreements with residents of all manufactured home communities owned by such owner, and for other purposes.