Montana 2023 Regular Session

Montana House Bill HB429

Introduced
2/6/23  

Caption

Require notification of mobile home park sale with a right to purchase

Impact

If enacted, HB 429 will significantly amend existing statutes concerning landlord-tenant relationships in mobile home parks. By mandating a 60-day notification period and the opportunity for tenants to present purchase offers, the bill seeks to prevent sudden displacements of residents when parks are sold. The proposed legislation will also potentially deter landlords from selling parks without considering the interests of current tenants, thereby promoting stability in mobile home communities. However, the bill outlines certain exemptions, notably for situations involving foreclosure or sales within family relationships, which have sparked discussions regarding the breadth and efficacy of the measures.

Summary

House Bill 429, proposed by Representatives G. Nikolakakos and M. Yakawich, aims to revise the laws governing mobile home parks within Montana. The bill requires landlords to notify mobile home owners of any intention to sell or transfer a mobile home park, giving them a 60-day notice period. During this time, mobile home owners or resident associations are entitled to receive detailed information regarding the sale and are allowed to make matching offers to purchase the mobile home park under the same terms. This legislative action is designed to enhance the rights of mobile home owners by providing them with more control over the future of their living environment.

Contention

The proposed bill has elicited mixed reactions among stakeholders. Proponents contend that it is a necessary step to protect vulnerable mobile home owners, who may face abrupt park closures. Critics, however, argue that the increased regulatory burden on landlords could dis-incentivize investment in mobile home parks and complicate property transactions. Additionally, concerns have been raised about how the bill's notification requirements may affect the timeliness of sales and the ability of landlords to act in their financial interests. The debate highlights a broader tension between tenant protections and property rights in the context of housing regulations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MT AB456

Mobilehome parks: sales or transfers: prospective purchasers of mobilehomes.

MT HB2778

Mobile home parks; operations; purchase

MT HB2334

Mobile home parks; operations; purchase

MT HB1294

Mobile Homes in Mobile Home Parks

MT HB230

Mobile Home Park: Purchase Opp/limit Rent

MT HB428

Generally revise mobile home park laws

MT AB2539

Mobilehome parks: sale: notice: right of first refusal.

MT S633

Mobile Home Park Act

MT H584

Mobile Home Park Act

MT S518

Mobile Home Park Act

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