We’re advocating for laws and protections that ensure manufactured home owners are treated fairly, fighting displacement, predatory practices, and community neglect in one of Virginia’s most overlooked housing sectors. These homeowners face unique risks — from sudden rent hikes to poor infrastructure and maintenance failures — that demand targeted legal and policy solutions. Everyone deserves the right to a secure home, no matter what kind of home they live in.
Our work in this area includes:
Protecting Tenants
Residents of manufactured home communities often own their homes but rent the land beneath them—leaving them vulnerable to rent hikes and evictions that can cause them to lose their home. We work to strengthen protections for these tenants and promote housing security. Our efforts include:
- Advocating for extended notice periods before rent increases or community changes.
- Supporting legislation to limit excessive rent hikes.
- Working to prevent unjust evictions from manufactured home parks.
Empowering Residents to Own the Land They Live On
Land ownership gives manufactured home residents more stability, equity, and control over their housing. We help tenants explore ownership options and push for systems that make this transition possible. We work to:
- Promote resident-owned cooperative models and legal pathways to land ownership.
- Provide education and outreach on homeowners' rights and opportunities.
- Advocate for financing and tax reforms that make land ownership more accessible.
Fighting Neglect in Manufactured Home Communities
Too many manufactured home parks suffer from poor maintenance, unsafe conditions, and absentee landlords. We partner with residents to demand accountability and advocate for stronger oversight. Our work includes:
- Supporting residents in holding park owners accountable for health and safety violations.
- Advocating for state-level oversight and enforcement.
- Promoting clear habitability standards to ensure livable conditions.
Our Housing Advocacy Team
In the 2025 Legislative Session
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Support for Mobile Home Communities
The state will invest $5 million from surplus funds generated through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) — a carbon-reduction program paid for by polluting power plants — to help nonprofit housing groups and resident organizations buy mobile home parks. This protects residents from displacement and keeps housing affordable.
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