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Northampton County Council backs Pennsylvania House bill to cap manufactured-home lot rent increases
Summary
Council voted 6–3 to adopt a resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass HB 1250, which would cap annual manufactured-home community lot rent increases tied to the consumer price index and provide notice and association protections for residents.
Council member Warren introduced a resolution on June 5 supporting House Bill 1250, legislation that would limit annual lot-rent increases for manufactured-home communities and strengthen residents’ rights to organize and receive notice of increases. The council passed the nonbinding resolution by a 6–3 vote.
Warren said the bill targets large owners and investors who “purchase the land these homes reside on” and raise lot fees in ways that force long-term residents, including seniors, veterans and people with disabilities, from their homes. “This will provide greater…
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