Michigan House Bill HB4887

Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 7/18/23
• Refer: 7/18/23

Caption

Mobile homes: other; prohibition of unfair or deceptive practices in mobile home parks or seasonal mobile home parks; expand. Amends sec. 28 of 1987 PA 96 (MCL 125.2328). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4886'23, HB 4888'23, HB 4889'23

Impact

If passed, HB 4887 will have significant implications for the operation of mobile home parks in Michigan. By clearly prohibiting deceptive practices, it seeks to establish stronger protections for tenants, who are often vulnerable to the arbitrary demands of park owners. The bill contributes to state regulations aimed at facilitating fair treatment of mobile home residents and ensuring they are not subjected to financial burdens that are deemed unnecessary or exploitative.

Summary

House Bill 4887 seeks to amend the Mobile Home Commission Act of 1987 by expanding the definitions of unfair or deceptive practices by owners or operators of mobile home parks or seasonal mobile home parks. The bill specifically prohibits practices such as charging entrance or exit fees, coercing tenants into purchasing goods and services, and the requirement for residents to have their mobile homes leased under certain conditions. This legislation aims to protect tenants from being exploited by park operators and ensure a fairer rental environment for residents.

Contention

The introduction of HB 4887 may provoke discussions regarding the balance of power between mobile home park owners and tenants. While supporters of the bill argue that it creates essential protections against unfair practices, critics may argue that it could inhibit business operations for park owners. Additionally, debates may arise regarding the effectiveness of regulatory measures in genuinely safeguarding tenant rights versus the potential for increased operational challenges for park proprietors.