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Rising Rents in Mobile Home Parks Threaten Affordable Housing

11/5/2025

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Rising rents in manufactured home parks threaten affordable homeownership in the United States.
Private equity firms are increasingly buying these parks, driving significant rent hikes and eviction risks for residents.
Many homeowners, often low-income, struggle to relocate due to high costs and legal challenges.
Some states pass laws to protect residents, such as giving them the right of first refusal to purchase their parks, but these measures are not widespread.

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Story summary

Rising rents in manufactured home parks threaten affordable homeownership in the United States.
Private equity firms are increasingly buying these parks, driving significant rent hikes and eviction risks for residents.
Many homeowners, often low-income, struggle to relocate due to high costs and legal challenges.
Some states pass laws to protect residents, such as giving them the right of first refusal to purchase their parks, but these measures are not widespread.