Pennsylvania Senate bill would let a state ombudsman freeze park rent increases
Pennsylvania Senators Santarsiero and Costa introduced SB 1446 on October 26, creating an ombudsman who could block manufactured home community rent increases.
Key facts
- Senate Bill 1446 was introduced October 26 by Senators Steve Santarsiero and Jay Costa and referred to the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee.
- The bill would replace the Manufactured Home Community Rights Act of 1976.
- The ombudsman would issue decisions within 21 days, and a rent complaint triggers an automatic stay on the increase.
- If an owner closes a community, relocation costs are capped at $4,000 per single-section home and $6,000 per multi-section home, indexed to inflation.
- No hearings have been scheduled, and the bill would take effect 60 days after enactment.
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Source: Pennsylvania bill creates ombudsman to freeze manufactured home rent hikes — Mpamag, October 28, 2026. Summary and commentary by RISE Community; read the full story at the source.
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