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What an HOA membership does for you Works with the DE Legislature to pass laws to protect you and your home. We have direct communication with state homeowner advocacy groups. We serve as your voice at the state level, with the help of several powerful partner organizations who support our mission. We have been effective at passing laws that make a difference. See our “Sponsored Legislation” page. We worked with the DE Governor, Attorney General’s Office and Legislators to create an OMBUDSPERSON position to help protect you and your home. Helps homeowners form an HOA that represents the interests of those living in the community. Counsels homeowners facing eviction or other actions by the landowners. Files complaints with the Ombudsman’s Office and Attorney General’s Office on behalf of homeowners and follows up on these complaints. DMHOA helps to overcome challenges faced by manufactured home owners living on leased land Stories from Delaware manufactured homeowners on leased land often feature the struggle with escalating lot rents, vulnerability to their landlords' decisions, and the difficulty of selling their homes, but recent legislation, like Senate Bill 56, aims to provide stronger legal protections and more clarity for residents in land-lease communities. This new law provides stronger protections for residents, aiming to protect heirs, simplify home sales, and clarify outdated land-lease laws. Today's manufactured homeowners share experiences of feeling "held hostage" by rising rents, the potential for property owners to reject new buyers, and disputes over rent increases, while also enjoying amenities that would be more costly in traditional homes. Common Problems Faced by Homeowners on Leased Land Rising Lot Rents Many homeowners have seen their lot rents more than triple over the years, forcing them to prioritize rent over other expenses. Vulnerability to Landowners Homeowners on leased land are at the "whims of absentee or abusive landlords," with situations such as landowners failing to pay bills or causing damage to homes. Difficulty Selling Landlords have the right to reject potential buyers, which can make it hard for homeowners to sell their homes when they want to move. Lack of Financial Security Homeowners can feel "held hostage" because moving their manufactured home is often not a viable option due to the cost and the specific nature of the homes, limiting their ability to escape rising costs. Benefits and Community Aspects Shared Amenities Many land-lease communities offer shared amenities like pools, clubhouses, gyms, and trash collection, services that can make the land rent comparable to the annual expenses of owning a traditional home. Affordable Housing Manufactured homes provide a more affordable housing option than traditional single-family homes, though the "affordable" aspect of manufactured housing is a subject of differing interpretations by homeowners and landowners. Advocacy and Legal Protections Senate Bill 56 This new law provides stronger protections for residents, aiming to protect heirs, simplify home sales, and clarify outdated land-lease laws. Delaware Manufactured Home Owners' Association (DMHOA) Homeowners can find support and resources from DMHOA to understand the law and advocate for their rights. Resident-Run HOA Joining or forming a resident-run homeowners association is encouraged as a way to address concerns and support other tenants. Don't wait until it's too late - learn how to form an HOA in your community today!

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Memberships and Donations We can't do this without YOU ! Your donations, regardless of the amount, will help our organization operate in various roles as we assist the people residing in manufactured home communities on leased land in Delaware. Some of these duties are as follows: Counseling those facing eviction or other actions by the landowners. Informing people of their rights under the law. Filing complaints with the Attorney General's Office. Following up on these complaints. Informing people of the procedures for arbitration under the new rent justification law. Working with legislators to level the playing field when passing laws that could possibly affect those living in land-leased communities. Updating those living in land-leased communities of new updates and proposed law changes via this website, social media, and monthly meetings open to the public. DONATE (Annual community fees are due March 1st and October 1st of each year to allow for changes or additions) Initial Fee: $25.00 (New Association one-time fee) Per member household fee: $4.00 (Yearly per member of HOA) Community memberships Community Memberships PAY WITH PAYPAL PAY VIA MAIL COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPS: Download, fill out and sign our PDF and mail to : Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association PMB 5, 24832 John J. Williams Hwy., Unit 1 Millsboro, DE 19966 Use PayPal at right to pay dues. Use PayPal button for 1 Year Membership We are currently experiencing issues with PayPal. Please check back soon or send your membership info and payment by mail. COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPS: Download, fill out and sign our PDF and mail with your check to : Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association PMB 5, 24832 John J. Williams Hwy., Unit 1 Millsboro, DE 19966 Need to update DMHOA on officers? Click here to use our PDF form . Individual memberships Individual Memberships ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP - $20 TWO YEAR MEMBERSHIP - $28 THREE YEAR MEMBERSHIP - $35 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS: Fill out our online General Membership form to join DMHOA and use PayPal button below - OR - download our fillable PDF and mail with your check to : Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association PMB 5, 24832 John J. Williams Hwy., Unit 1 Millsboro, DE 19966 Use PayPal button for 1 Year Membership We are currently experiencing issues with PayPal. Please check back soon or send your membership info and payment by mail. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS: Fill out our online General Membership form to join DMHOA and use PayPal button below - OR - download our fillable PDF and mail with your check to : Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association PMB 5, 24832 John J. Williams Hwy., Unit 1 Millsboro, DE 19966 Use PayPal button for 2 Year Membership We are currently experiencing issues with PayPal. Please check back soon or send your membership info and payment by mail. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS: Fill out our online General Membership form to join DMHOA and use PayPal button below - OR - download our fillable PDF and mail with your check to : Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association PMB 5, 24832 John J. Williams Hwy., Unit 1 Millsboro, DE 19966 Use PayPal button for 3 Year Membership We are currently experiencing issues with PayPal. Please check back soon or send your membership info and payment by mail.

Legislative bills which are sponsored by the Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association. DMHOA-Sponsored Bills House Bill 193 was signed into law on Sept. 3, 2025. To see the entire Bill go to: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142410 Key parts of House Bill 193 we want you to know: This bill changes the distribution of the $1.50 fee that homeowners were paying with their monthly lot rents. Previous Distribution: $1.00 allocated for the Relocation Trust Fund and $.50 allocated for an attorney fund to support manufactured homeowners. Community landowners matched each $1.00 for the relocation fund. New Distribution: The entire $1.50 fee will be directed to the Delaware Manufactured Home Owner Attorney fund effective January 1, 2026. The Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) currently holds the contract in Delaware to provide legal assistance to manufactured homeowners on leased land. This will provide more money for CLASI so they can better support our homeowners when they need help. Senate Bill 56 with Senate Substitute #2: This is an edited version of the adopted Bill from the 153rd General Assembly in late 2025. https://legis.delaware.gov/SessionLaws/Chapter?id=42368 Our Editing : we have removed strikethroughs and insertions as noted in Section 1 below and added appropriate paragraph indentations. We have also applied yellow highlights to specific text about buying or selling a manufactured home on leased land, or the death of a homeowner. Please remember that this document shows only the changes made by this Bill. We highly recommend that you read the entire Chapter 70 of Title 25 which is found online at: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title25/c070/index.html At the end of this document, DMHOA provides a recap of “Important Issues to Consider When Selling Your Home” for your convenience. DOWNLOAD SB56 PDF

Why Your Donation Matters Your tax-deductible donation helps DMHOA: Expand educational and legal information for homeowners and HOAs Provide guidance and emergency support to vulnerable residents Strengthen advocacy for fair and affordable housing Join us Your support—at any level—makes a real difference . Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to DMHOA today and help protect Delaware’s manufactured homeowners. Together, we can build stronger, more secure communities. Your donation empowers DMHOA to stand behind approx. 40,000 residents who rely on us to protect their homes, their stability, and their future Imagine owning the roof over your head but not the ground beneath it—living with constant uncertainty, rising costs, and challenges you cannot solve alone. For manufactured housing homeowners living on leased land within the 170 communities throughout the state, this is not hypothetical. It is daily life. DMHOA is the only statewide organization in Delaware dedicated to defending these homeowners. We fight for fair treatment, stronger protections, and thriving communities. Your support strengthens their voice, safeguards their rights, and helps ensure that every Delaware family living in a manufactured home can feel secure, respected, and heard. What DMHOA does We work directly with homeowners and homeowners’ associations in leased land communities across Delaware by: Educating residents about their rights Providing guidance in landlord-related issues Strengthening and supporting local communities But our support goes further. Through partnerships with Habitat for Humanity and the HELP Initiative, we also assist seniors, people with disabilities, and families facing financial hardship by connecting them to emergency repairs, advocacy, and critical resources. Advocacy that works DMHOA also advocates at the state level to protect and strengthen laws impacting manufactured homeowners on leased land. Our advocacy has led to meaningful changes, giving residents a stronger voice and greater security. DONATE TO HELP DMHOA Every donation MATTERS. Help us protect our rights and one of our greatest investments—our home. Together, we can preserve what makes our communities strong today and for generations to come. THANK YOU! DONATE TODAY DMHOA is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. A receipt will be sent to your email address. All information is kept confidential and is NEVER shared with anyone.

Mental Health Resources Below are valuable mental health resources that you can reach out to for assistance: Delaware Hope Line: 1-833-946-7333 Delaware Crisis Text Line: Text DE to 741741 National Mental Health Crisis Hotline: Call or text 9-8-8 SAMHSA's National Hotline: 1-800-622-4357 The Trevor Project's Trevorlifeline: 1-866-488-7386 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990 Delaware Dept. of Health & Social Services: New Castle County: 1-800-652-2929 Kent County & Sussex County: 1-800-345-6785 Delaware 211: Dial 2-1-1

Events calendar General Membership Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Held at: Delaware State Police Troop 7 at 19444 Mulberry Knoll Rd., Lewes DE 19958. Please check the calendar before a meeting as we sometimes change locations. Board of Directors Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Held at: Mariner's Cove Clubhouse, 35356 Sussex Ln # 1, Millsboro, DE 19966. REMINDER : All members of an HOA that belong to DMHOA or anyone who lives on leased land are welcome to attend DMHOA general meetings. Any member of an HOA requesting to speak at a scheduled BOD meeting should contact the Executive Director Stacy Shelton to schedule. Check our Facebook page for any possible meeting changes. Questions? Call us at ( 302) 945-2122 And find us on Facebook: Click here Event dates are in yellow. Click on the event to see details of each event.

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