Bills · HR 2461
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2461Finance and Financial Sector
Manufactured Housing Tenant’s Bill of Rights Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 27· LAST ACTION MAR 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses housing stability and affordability for a specific segment of the population: residents of manufactured home communities. These communities often provide a more affordable housing option, but residents, who typically own their homes but lease the land, can be vulnerable to sudden and significant rent increases, arbitrary lease non-renewals, or difficulty selling their homes if they have to move them. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more secure housing, fairer treatment, and greater financial predictability for thousands of manufactured home residents by tying federal funding to tenant protections. If it doesn't pass, these residents would continue to rely on varying state and local laws, and federal financing for community owners would not be contingent on providing these baseline rights, potentially leaving residents exposed to practices that can lead to displacement or financial hardship.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Manufactured home community owners must include specific minimum consumer protections in all lease agreements across all their properties to qualify for certain federal loans.
This links federal financial support directly to improved tenant rights and fair practices in manufactured home communities.
PROVISION 02
Lease agreements must offer 1-year terms that are renewable for additional 1-year periods, unless there is a good reason not to renew.
This provides residents with greater housing stability and predictability, reducing the risk of sudden displacement.
PROVISION 03
Tenants must receive at least 60 days' written notice (with additional notice for larger increases) and a written justification for any increases in rent or new charges.
This allows residents more time to budget and plan for changes in their housing costs, preventing unexpected financial burdens.
PROVISION 04
Tenants who own their manufactured home have the right to sell it while it remains in the community, even after eviction, and can assign their lease to a new buyer who meets community standards.
This protects the equity residents have in their homes and prevents community owners from unfairly blocking sales or forcing homes to be moved.
PROVISION 05
Tenants are granted a 5-day grace period for rent payments and a 15-day period to resolve a rent default before further action.
This provides a crucial buffer for tenants facing temporary financial difficulties, helping to prevent swift evictions.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 27
Introduced in House
MAR 27
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2461
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 27, 2025
Last actionMar 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025
House BillHR 2461Finance and Financial Sector
Manufactured Housing Tenant’s Bill of Rights Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 27, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
15 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
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