H.R.2461 - Manufactured Housing Tenant’s Bill of Rights Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2461, the "Manufactured Housing Tenant's Bill of Rights Act of 2025," aims to establish minimum consumer protections for tenants residing in manufactured home communities. It mandates that federally backed financing for these communities is contingent upon the implementation of specific tenant protections in lease agreements. The bill also establishes a commission to develop additional consumer protection standards and requires the development of a standard site-lease agreement.
Expected Effects
The bill will likely increase the security and rights of tenants in manufactured home communities by setting minimum standards for lease agreements. This could lead to more stable housing situations and greater financial protection for residents. It also incentivizes better protections through covered pricing incentives.
Potential Benefits
- Provides tenants with 1-year renewable lease terms, enhancing housing stability.
- Ensures tenants receive adequate notice and justification for rent increases, preventing predatory practices.
- Grants tenants the right to sell their manufactured homes without mandatory relocation, increasing their property rights.
- Establishes a commission to explore and propose even greater consumer protections for manufactured home residents.
- Creates a public website listing properties covered by these protections, increasing transparency and accountability.
Potential Disadvantages
- May increase costs for manufactured home community owners, potentially leading to higher rents in the long term.
- Could reduce the availability of federally backed financing for communities unwilling to comply with the new regulations.
- The establishment of a commission adds bureaucratic overhead, potentially slowing down implementation.
- Compliance and enforcement may present challenges, requiring additional resources from HUD and FHFA.
- The bill's focus on federally backed financing may leave out communities that do not rely on such funding, creating a two-tiered system.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the spirit of promoting the general welfare, as stated in the Preamble of the US Constitution. While the Constitution does not explicitly address tenant rights, Congress has the power to regulate commerce and establish housing standards through legislation. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).