The Governor yesterday signed HB 4801 (S-1) which allows local units of government to inspect mobile home rentals.  It is now Public Act 215 of 2009.  Under previous law, the state could inspect mobile homes when there were complaints, but locals could not create their own ordinances.  This new law allows for safety inspections of rental mobile homes to ensure proper functioning or protection of the furnace, water heater, electrical wiring, propert sanitation and plumbing, ventilation, heating equipment and structural integrity.  The League was also able to insert an amendment adding smoke alarms.  Although the League is supportive of the bill, we did oppose one provision which only allows locals to inspect once every three years unless there is a complaint.  We were not able to get the Senate to agree to fewer years or to agree to match mobile homes with stick-built homes, though.  Even without that amendment, this new law is a positive step for communities. 
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