New Jersey law gives manufactured home residents first right to buy their parks
New Jersey enacted a law the week of Jan. 18 that gives manufactured home park residents first refusal when owners sell or redevelop.
Key facts
- New Jersey's Manufactured Home Park Protection Act was signed into law the week of Jan. 18.
- State senators John Burzichelli and Paul Moriarty were among the bill's sponsors.
- Park landowners must notify homeowners and state and local leaders before they sell or redevelop a community.
- If 51% of residents agree to buy and meet the sale conditions, they have 120 days to execute a contract.
- More than 1,000 resident-owned communities exist in the U.S., but none are in New Jersey yet.
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Source: Measure protects mobile homeowners — South Jersey Media, January 26, 2026. Summary and commentary by RISE Community; read the full story at the source.
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