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MaineLD 1723132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Manufactured Housing Communities to Prevent Excessive Rent and Fees Increases

Sponsored By: Cheryl Golek (Democratic)

Became Law

HOUSINGHOUSING - MANUFACTURED HOUSING

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

90-day rent notice with clear math for park residents

Owners must give at least 90 days’ written notice before raising lot rent or fees. The notice must list the owner’s contact info, the dollar change, and the fee type. It must show average lot rent and fees at similar parks, and the “allowed” increase = average × (1 + Northeast CPI + 1%). The notice must explain how you can ask for mediation. These rules apply to manufactured housing communities and mobile home parks.

Mediation to challenge big rent hikes

If a proposed increase is above the allowed CPI+1% number, owners can demand mediation. At least 51% of households must sign, and you must mail a certified request within 90 days of the notice. The parties pick a neutral mediator within 15 days and meet within 30 days. The community owner pays all mediation costs. If the owner acts in bad faith, the increase cannot take effect for at least six months.

30-day notice before park rule changes

Park owners must give at least 30 days’ written notice before changing park rules. Rent or fee increases still follow the separate 90‑day rent‑increase notice rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Cheryl Golek

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Arthur Mingo

    Republican • House

  • Daniel Ankeles

    Democratic • House

  • Denise Tepler

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kilton Webb

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Gramlich

    Democratic • House

  • Marc Malon

    Democratic • House

  • Rachel Talbot Ross

    Democratic • Senate

  • Ryan Fecteau

    Democratic • House

  • Traci Gere

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 98 • No: 79

Senate vote • 6/13/2025

ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT

Yes: 20 • No: 12

House vote • 6/13/2025

ACC MAJ OTP AS AMENDED REP

Yes: 78 • No: 67

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 399

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/16/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/16/2025House

  4. Reports READ.On motion of Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 468(Yeas 78 - Nays 67 - Absent 4 - Excused 2)The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-671) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-671). Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/13/2025House

  5. Reports READ On motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED in concurrence PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 540 Yeas 20 - Nays 12 - Excused 3 - Absent 0 READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (H-671) READ. READ and ADOPTED Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-671) Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

    6/13/2025Senate

  6. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT in concurrence

    4/17/2025Senate

  7. Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/17/2025House

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