SENATE BILL REPORT

 

 

                                    SB 5428

 

 

BYSenators Kreidler and Metcalf

 

 

Allowing local governments to control rent in mobile home parks.

 

 

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

 

      Senate Hearing Date(s):February 13, 1989

 

      Senate Staff:Eugene Green (786-7405); Sam Thompson (786-7754)

 

 

                            AS OF FEBRUARY 10, 1989

 

BACKGROUND:

 

Many mobile homeowners who rent spaces in mobile home parks have been subjected to a continuing escalation of rents.  The imposition of controls on rent has been declared to be of statewide significance and, with few exceptions, is preempted by the state.

 

SUMMARY:

 

Cities and counties are allowed to regulate the amount of rent to be charged in mobile home parks.

 

Appropriation:    none

 

Revenue:    none

 

Fiscal Note:      none requested