Bill · S. 1194· Senate(119-S-1194)
Manufactured Housing Tenant’s Bill of Rights Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/27/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Manufactured Housing Tenant's Bill of Rights Act of 2025," aims to mandate minimum consumer protections for residents in manufactured home communities. It requires owners to implement specific lease protections to remain eligible for federally backed financing through covered loan programs. These protections include rules regarding rent increases, lease terms, and rights regarding the sale of homes. The Act also establishes the Manufactured Home Community Lending Standards Commission to propose even higher standards. Additionally, it outlines strict penalties for owners who violate these new consumer protection rules.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make housing cost less?+8
The bill enhances housing stability for manufactured home residents through mandatory lease terms and rent increase notifications.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+7
The bill establishes strong consumer protections for residents of manufactured home communities against rent hikes and unfair eviction practices.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill provides significant lease and rent protections for low-income residents of manufactured home communities.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-6
Owners face significant administrative burdens and heavy financial penalties for compliance failures.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Lease Stability: Residents will benefit from 1-year lease terms that are renewable unless there is good cause for non-renewal (Section 3(b)(1)(A)).
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Predictable Rent and Charge Increases: Tenants will receive written notice at least 60 days before rent or new utility charges increase, including a written justification (Section 3(b)(1)(B)(i)-(ii)).
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Financial Protections for Renters: The bill provides for a 5-day grace period for rent payments and a 15-day right to cure defaults (Section 3(b)(1)(C)-(D)).
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Increased Flexibility for Homeowners: Residents who own their manufactured homes gain the right to sell their homes without relocating them first, or within a reasonable time after an eviction (Section 3(b)(1)(E)-(F)).
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Tenant Rights During Community Sales: Residents are entitled to 60-day advance written notice if a community is being sold or closed, including the right to negotiate in good faith to purchase the community (Section 3(b)(1)(I)).
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Protection Against Unjust Eviction: The bill limits the termination of tenancy to specific cases such as material noncompliance with the rental agreement or community rules (Section 3(b)(1)(J)).
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Financial Redress for Violations: Injured tenants may receive payments from owners who violate specific protections, such as half a month's rent for lease violations or the return of increased rent with interest (Section 3(e)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Administrative Burden for Owners: Borrowers must certify compliance and submit specific documentation, including copies of standard lease agreements, to the Secretary or applicable enterprise (Section 3(a)(1)-(2)).
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Significant Financial Penalties for Owners: Owners face heavy penalties for violations, which can include paying the sale price of a manufactured home or 12 months of prior monthly rent (Section 3(e)(2)(D)).
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Restrictions on Future Financing: Borrowers or their affiliates who willfully and materially violate consumer protections may be prohibited from securing future federally backed financing or federal housing assistance for at least 2 years (Section 3(e)(1)(A)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Government Transparency+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+8
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+7Good For Business Owners-6
- 2/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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