Resident-owned parks could treat required charges as rent in nonpayment cases

Required community charges would count as rent in a specific nonpayment enforcement process. It would apply to manufactured home parks owned by an entity in which most resident homeowners have membership, shareholder, or voting rights in park governance. The charge must be mandatory for occupancy and adopted under the community's governing documents. The provision would not create a lien, foreclosure remedy, or security interest for unpaid assessments or fees. The act would take effect immediately if enacted.