Contact Congress about H.R. 2461: Manufactured Housing Tenant’s Bill of Rights Act of 2025

Some manufactured home park owners would have to add basic tenant rights to every lot lease. Owners who knowingly commit serious violations could lose access to federally backed housing loans and owe tenants money.

Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Manufactured Housing Tenant’s Bill of Rights Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Latest action on H.R. 2461: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who own a manufactured home but rent the lot under it. It also affects owners of communities that use certain federal loan programs. Lenders and federal housing agencies would have new duties as well.

Why this matters: Many manufactured home residents own the house but not the land below it. A sudden rent increase, park closure, or lease loss can put both their housing and their investment at risk. This bill could give residents more time, clearer information, and better ways to respond. Its reach would depend on how many owners use the covered loan programs and how federal agencies carry out the rules.

Key provisions in H.R. 2461

• The bill covers loans used to build, repair, or buy manufactured home communities. It applies to loans insured by the Department of Housing and Urban Development or handled through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac manufactured housing programs.
• The rule starts 180 days after the bill becomes law. Covered borrowers must promise to add the protections to every lot lease at all communities owned by them or related companies.
• Leases must last one year and renew unless the owner has a valid reason to end them. Residents must get notice and written reasons for rent or fee increases, with more notice for larger increases. They also get five days before rent is late, at least 15 days to pay missed rent, and clear rights to advertise and sell their homes in place.
• Residents must get written notice at least 60 days before a community sale or closure. A sale notice must include the price and terms. The owner must wait 60 days before accepting a final offer and negotiate honestly with residents who want to buy the community.
• Stronger state and local tenant laws would still apply. The bill would not reduce those protections.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 2461

What is H.R. 2461?

Some manufactured home park owners would have to add basic tenant rights to every lot lease. Owners who knowingly commit serious violations could lose access to federally backed housing loans and owe tenants money.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 2461?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 2461?

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