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1995 SESSION

LD6843346
HOUSE BILL NO. 2157
Offered January 23, 1995
A BILL to amend and reenact § 55-248.50:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to eviction of residents in manufactured housing parks.
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Patrons--McClure, Wagner and Wilkins
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 55-248.50:1 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 55-248.50:1. Eviction of resident.

A manufactured home park owner or operator may only evict a resident for the following reasons only:

1. Nonpayment of rent;

2. Violation of the applicable building and housing code caused by a lack of reasonable care by the tenant or a member of his household or a person on the premises with his consent;

3. Violation of a federal, state or local law or ordinance that is detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of other residents in the park;

4. Violation of any rule or provisions of the rental agreement materially affecting the health, safety and welfare of himself or others; or

5. Two or more violations of any rule or provision of the rental agreement occurring within a six-month period. ; or

6. Expiration of the rental agreement.