COMMUNITY REGISTRATION

ESSHB1461 established a community registration program run by the Department of Licensing (DOL) and a dispute resolution program that tasks the Attorney General’s office to enforce the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord Tenant Act (M/MHLTA). You should have received community registration forms from DOL. Do not forget the October 31st deadline to register with DOL. There is a delinquency fee of $250.00.

The bill specifically said the department (DOL) may require (1) The names and addresses of community owners; (2) the name and address of the community; (3) The name and address of the landlord and manager of the community; (4) The number of lots in the community subject to RCW 59.20; and (5) The addresses of each lot within the community that is subject to RCW 59.20. (If you have any questions please call the MHCW office. 1-800-345-5608 or ken@mhcw.org)