Section 125.05. Changes in rental terms or manufactured home community rules.

 

(1)  If any change or increase in rent or fees, or any other substantial change in the terms or conditions of tenancy is to be made in connection with the renewal of any rental agreement, a copy of the proposed new agreement, or amendments to the existing agreement, shall be furnished to the tenant, in writing, at least 28 days prior to the date on which the proposed new agreement is to take effect. All changes shall be specifically brought to the tenant's attention by a separate statement on the proposed rental agreement or in a separate written document attached to the rental agreement. The operator or a representative of the operator shall meet with tenants, or any group of tenants, on the proposed changes, at their request. Nothing in this section shall be construed as interfering with the operator's right to terminate any tenancy in accordance with s. 710.15 and ch. 704 , Stats., and s. ATCP 125.09 , if the tenant declines to accept the proposed new agreement.

(2)  Rules and regulations which substantially affect the rights or duties of tenants or the operator under s. 710.15 , Stats., or this chapter may not be created or changed during the term of the rental agreement. This includes but is not limited to:

(a) Rules setting standards and requirements for skirting, weatherproofing or frostproofing, and auxiliary buildings or sheds.

(b) Rules limiting occupancy of manufactured homes with respect to the number or age of occupants.

(c) Vehicle parking rules imposed by the operator.

(d) Rules restricting or regulating overnight guests.

(e) Rules restricting or regulating pets.

(f) Rules requiring tenants to repair or maintain their manufactured home.

(g) Rules defining the tenant's and operator's rights and responsibilities with regard to maintenance of the site.

(h) Rules restricting or regulating tenants' outdoor antennas or satellite dishes.

(3)  Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an operator may change or create general manufactured home community rules and regulations during the term of any rental agreement or tenancy, provided all tenants are given at least 28 days prior written notice of any proposed change and an opportunity to meet with the operator or a representative of the operator on the proposed change before it takes effect.

(4)  Notice of proposed changes in rental terms and conditions or manufactured home community rules and regulations under this section may be furnished to the tenant in person or by mail. Notice by mail shall be considered actual notice.

History: Cr. Register, May, 1976, No. 245 , eff. 6-1-76; renum. from Ag 125.06 and renum. (2) and (3) to be (3) and (4) and am., cr. (2), am. (1), Register, February, 1987, No. 374 , eff. 3-1-87; CR 13-027 : am. (title), (2) (b), (c), (f), (3), (4) Register December 2013 No. 696 , eff. 1-1-14.