Councilors asked to see changes to the ordinance before they review it again July 22.
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Facing lot rent increases, Oakland mobile home park residents seek help
Mobile home owners say they can’t afford rent increases, which in some cases have nearly doubled lot rents since 2024.
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Residents to buy Jay mobile home park, citing rising rents and missed maintenance
An offer by residents to purchase the Hidden Circle mobile home park in Jay has been accepted, securing local control from out-of-state ownership.
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Waterville mobile home park lot rent stabilization ordinance earns early nod
The City Council must take a second, final vote on the proposal, which is intended to help regulate lot rental costs sought by park owners.
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State recommends major changes for Maine’s mobile home parks
A report from the governor’s office suggesting changes to financing, construction and oversight of manufactured housing communities could serve as a roadmap for legislators in the upcoming session.
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Maine communities explore rent control to slow costs in mobile home parks
Sanford is expected to consider a proposed moratorium on mobile home lot rent increases Tuesday. Other towns, including Old Orchard Beach, Waterville and Brunswick, have taken or are considering similar measures.
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Waterville approves temporary freeze on mobile home lot rental fee
The owners of two trailer parks prohibited from raising lot rental fees for several months since the City Council this week voted to approve a temporary freeze on such increases.
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Maine lawmakers give mobile homeowners a leg up in park purchases
Legislators passed a bill to give mobile homeowners the ‘right of first refusal’ when their parks go up for sale.
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More money could be headed to help Maine mobile home residents
Lawmakers supported a bill to add $3 million to a fund to help residents purchase their mobile home parks. But its fate hinges on whether it makes it into the budget.
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Mobile homeowners back bill to help them fight sales to investors
Maine lawmakers are weighing several bills designed to protect mobile homeowners, including one that would give residents the right of first refusal if their park comes up for sale.