An Act relative to manufactured housing communities
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses regulations and standards for manufactured housing communities in Massachusetts. It aims to improve living conditions and tenant protections within these communities, focusing on issues such as safety, maintenance, and fair treatment of residents. The legislation seeks to establish clear guidelines for community management and ensure that residents have access to adequate housing and services. Specifically, it intends to address concerns related to the quality and upkeep of manufactured housing communities.
Key provisions
- Establishes standards for the maintenance and repair of manufactured housing communities.
- Requires community owners to provide residents with notice of planned changes.
- Addresses procedures for resolving disputes between residents and community owners.
- Mandates inspections of manufactured housing communities to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Creates a process for residents to petition for improvements within their communities.
Who is affected
- Manufactured housing residents
- Community owners and operators
- Local government housing authorities
Notable changes
- The bill introduces requirements for regular inspections of manufactured housing communities.
- It outlines a process for residents to voice concerns and request improvements.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Jacob R. Oliveira
Cosponsor
Jacob R. Oliveira
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