Howard?s delegation is considering a tough penalty for owners of mobile home parks who fail to notify residents before selling the property.
Rather than imposing fines, lawmakers may prohibit the transfer of the title, making the park owners unable to sell unless they follow the law.
“The best thing we can do is make them comply,” said Sen. Allan Kittleman, R-Howard.
Lawmakers are considering a local measure that would require mobile home park owners to tell residents of an offer to sell, so they can make an offer. The bill aims to help Howard keep a depleting form of affordable housing.
The Howard delegation recently considered an amendment that would fine owners 10 percent or $10,000 if they didn?t comply.
But Steve Fabian, a resident at Deep Run mobile home park, suggested lawmakers look to New Jersey?s law, which prohibits the transfer of the title.
Prompted by Fabian?s suggestion, lawmakers agreed to delay a vote on the local bill until after a similar amendment can be crafted for the Howard measure.
