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Manufactured homes, mobile homes, trailers — whatever they’re referred to as, this type of housing has offered tenants an affordable option to become homeowners.
But they haven’t offered as much stability. That’s where Virginia lawmakers have passed some laws to help neighbors around the state have a little more peace of mind.
For example, should a mobile home park be sold for redevelopment, a new law will require some financial assistance to help residents relocate and another new law strengthens protections for residents’ leases.
The mobile-home-specific proposals are among a suite of housing laws that will take effect next month —...
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House Bill 73 — This will require courts to automatically expunge eviction records for cases that have been dismissed after 30 days.
House Bill 764 — This bill will give domestic violence or sexual abuse victims the right to terminate a lease agreement early should they have a permanent protective order and need to move residences for their safety.
House Bill 86 — This bill mandates that during eviction cases, landlords notify tenants of any increases to any money that is requested.
House Bill 477 and Senate Bill 50 – These bills extend Virginia’s eviction diversion pilot program for another year.
House Bill 368 and Senate Bill 538 — These increase the maximum fine that localities can impose on repeated violations of the Uniform Statewide Building Code.
House Bill 1203 — This bill increases tax credit amounts available to landlords who rent to Housing Choice Voucher holders. There is also an earmark for use in rural regions of Virginia.
House Bill 478 and Senate Bill 49 — These allow localities to set up Community Revitalization Funds, which can be used to prevent neighborhood deterioration, such as revamping blighted structures for continued use.
Senate Bill 489 — This bill establishes a workgroup that can analyze the possibility and options for creating a Virginia Residential Development Infrastructure fund.
Apparently, the bureaucrats that run Virginia want all the parks torn down. These new rules are a good start.