Delaware District 37 Representative Ruth Briggs King, a Republican, is being challenged by Democrat Paulette Rappa, an educator and resident of a manufactured home community. MHProNews first covered King’s election of Nov. 2012 when she defeated another MHC resident, Beth McGinn.
When asked about the problems facing MHC residents, Rep. King responds that the uncertainty of rents and real estate market values can impact MH residents, and that she worked hard to address these issues “through the first rent justification law.”
She intends to push for a “major revision of current law so homeowners can read and understand the requirements.” She also wants to restart the Advisory Council on Manufactured Housing and create a legal assistance program for MHC residents.
Challenger Paulette Rappa, an MHC resident, wants MH on leased land deeded because the interest rates on chattel loans are higher than standard mortgages, putting MH owners at a distinct financial disadvantage. She says homeowners’ association need help with legal matters, and advocates for an office in the attorney general’s office dealing specifically with issues faced by MH residents. ##
(Editor’s Note 1: please see these related finance topics: CFED’s Doug Ryan on MH financing and MHI’s response to Doug Ryan/CFED position).
(Editor’s Note 2: please see this Canadian TV news video on the impact of rent control).
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