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DMHOA is an all-volunteer association made up of homeowners who understand the challenges of living on leased land. The organization works tirelessly to represent homeowners’ interests before state legislators, regulatory agencies, and community owners. Its mission is simple but vital: to preserve and enhance the quality of life and provide help for manufactured home owners throughout Delaware. Educating and advocating for home owners living in manufactured housing on leased land for over 20 years Become a Member Subscribe to our Emails Contact DMHOA for Help Click here for info on our next General Meeting DONATE How DMHOA has made a difference Here are testimonials from just some of the home owners that DMHOA has helped: My landlord wasn't aware of rental assistance and how it worked. I reached out to DMHOA and they acted as my liaison with the managers so I could get the assistance that I needed. I'm so grateful for their help! I’m proud to volunteer now to help others the way DMHOA helped me. Karen O'Keefe My husband and I moved here from New York in 2011. At that time there was no rent stabilization legislation, no Chapter 70 and no efforts to protect manufactured housing homeowners. Because of the hard work and efforts by DMHOA, this is no longer the case. The legislators know and respect DMHOA and its membership and are paying attention Neil Northway I want to thank all those who participated in the DMHOA door hanging promotion here in High Point Park. I am confident that your efforts will help our HOA grow. More importantly, however, is we've armed our residents with the information and tools necessary to protect their rights as manufactured homeowners on leased land. Fredy Mujica Compared to our previous local landowner our current out of state landowner has increased our lot rents 4-5 times higher every year. DMHOA helped us form an HOA, which has been instrumental in helping us fight the rent increases and get action for our failing septic systems. Robert Ray

Community Emergency Response Team Tornadoes, Flooding, Hurricanes and Nor'easters are just a few of the challenges we face living near the coast. Get trained & become part of a CERT team. To contact the state representative, email Marny McLee or call 302-659-2243. Below is information for each of our counties. CERT Training Programs by County Sussex County Carl Davis 302-858-5302 citizencorps@sussexcountyde.gov or visit their website Kent County Click to visit their website or their Facebook page New Castle County Dave Carpenter 302-395-2700 DCarpenter@nccde.org or visit their website

Important Links Follow the Bill Visit the General Assembly website to find and track a bill! Search for any type of legislation within the General Assembly. Find Your Legislator This tool shows the new district information from the General Election. Click to visit Delaware Legislative Black Caucus The official website of the Delaware Legislative Black Caucus (DLBC) Click to visit Chapter 70 of Title 25 entire version is found online at: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title25/c070/index.html Manufactured Housing Ombudsperson's Summary of Delaware Code Title 25 Ch. 70 CLICK HERE TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD

Online membership form for DMHOA COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Yearly fee per household in community: $4.15 per HOA member (Annual community fees are due March 1st and October 1st of each year to allow for changes or additions) Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association PMB 5, 24832 John J. Williams Highway, Unit 1 Millsboro, DE 19966 (302) 945-2122 www.dmhoa.org The only statewide organization for owners of manufactured homes on leased land in Delaware. Also, a member of Manufactured Home Owners Association of. America. NOTE THAT DMHOA DOES NOT SHARE OR SELL YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION Date* New or Existing Application* New Application Renewal Number of Members in HOA* Number of Homes in Community* Name of HOA* Address of HOA* City, State, Zip* Frequency of HOA Meetings* Monthly Quarterly Annually Contact Person: First name* Last name* Address* City, State, Zip* Phone* Email* Incorporated:* Yes No HOA Officers Please indicate who is the alternative representative for the President’s Meetings. PRESIDENT'S Name and Mailing Address* Phone* Email Address* VICE PRESIDENT'S Name and Mailing Address* Phone* Email Address* SECRETARY'S Name and Mailing Address* Phone* Email Address* TREASURER'S Name and Mailing Address* Phone* Email Address* ALTERNATE #1* ALTERNATE #2* Length of terms (for example: 1 yr., 2 yrs., 3 yrs., etc.)* Please Print, Sign and Date Below: PRESIDENT - Print Name* PRESIDENT - Signature* Drawing mode selected. Drawing requires a mouse or touchpad. For keyboard accessibility, select Type or Upload. TREASURER - Print Name* TREASURER - Signature* Drawing mode selected. Drawing requires a mouse or touchpad. For keyboard accessibility, select Type or Upload. One Year Membership* Enter Number of Households in Community $4.15 Date * Submit

Past Meeting Minutes DMHOA General Meeting – November 17, 2025 Meeting Details: Regular General meeting Date : Nov. 17, 2025 Time : 6:35 pm Meeting Location : Angola Beach & Estates Meeting Facilitator: Joyce O’Neal, President, DMHOA Minute Taker: Stacy Shelton and Joyce O’Neal Attendees : Board members present: Joyce O’Neal Janet Toulson Steven Abbruzzi Teresa Walters Mike Gray Jerry Brainard Ron Amadio Stacy Shelton Erin Lee Craig Rein Attendance : 7 in person, 2 online Minutes Opening Call to order: 6:35 pm called to order by President Joyce O’Neal Agenda Item Discussions: Treasurer Report, October 2025 Motion to approve report as written by Jerry Brainard, Seconded by Ron Amadio Motion accepted unanimously Treasurer Report September 2025 Motion to approve report as written by Mike Gray, Seconded by Jerry Brainard Motion accepted unanimously Secretary Report Minutes from October 27, 2025 distributed and reviewed. No changes. Motion by Mike Gray to approve the minutes, seconded by Jerry Brainard. Motion accepted unanimously Fundraising Report Steven Abbruzzi shared information about the Dine and Donate at Two Meatballs on December 8th. Legislative Report Stacy Shelton discussed the Legislative team priorities for 2026: • HB 39 – Carson Bill – Maintenance Bill – Passed House, stopped in Senate because it was not good for homeowners • 317 remove sunset and have it remain law, but adjust % in formula • Summary possession • 7007A Landlord Essential Services Requirements Membership Report 25 HOAs paid to date and 1 not paid for this year. Grants Report Stacy Shelton briefed status of the current grants. No questions. DEMHRA Report Stacy Shelton briefed the DEMHRA report from October. Question : Do landowners all get paid when a community has a change of use filed. Answer : It was shared that landowners receive money if a home is abandoned and needs demolished. Webmaster Report No report. News Media Report No report. Executive Director Report Stacy Shelton provided updates on issues from communities being handled and explained that callers were referred to MHO Brian Eng, CLASI and the DE Insurance Commissioner. Resident issue with trees : it was suggested that you keep your insurance company informed. Reminder was shared that if you have an issue and you share it with your HOA, make sure DMHOA knows the situation as well since DMHOA uses these stories when advocating for change in laws. Question : If lot rent is more than the lease states, who do they contact? Answer : The homeowner should contact Brian Eng, DOJ Ombudsman of Manufactured Housing and Clasi. President’s Report Joyce O’Neal discussed the recent Town Hall led by DMHOA with Sen. Buckson and Rep. Harris’s communities. Provided an update that DEMHRA had decided to conduct a new Task Force on Change of Land Use at their Oct meeting. Reminded everyone of the new location for our Jan 2026 meeting and asked for volunteers to join the DMHOA team. Unfinished Business: Nominations for DMHOA President and Secretary: Joyce O’Neal was the only name previously nominated for President. No new names were submitted. Vote was unanimous for Joyce O’Neal. There were no nominations for secretary New Business: December meeting canceled. 50/50 Drawing – Winner Michelle Weeks $20, DMHOA $20 Next Meeting: Date/ Time: January 26, 2025 - 6:30 pm Location: Troop 7 19444 Mulberry Knoll Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 Adjournment Motion to adjourn : Made by Erin Lee, seconded by Jerry Brainard Motion carried. Meeting adjourned : 8:20 p.m. Minutes prepared by : Stacy Shelton and Joyce O’Neal Date of Minutes : November 17, 2025

Proudly fly your new American flag! Do you need a new American Flag? American Flags - 3' by 5' sewn stripes and embroidered stars. Sold by the Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association for only $16.00 each! Contact Ron Amadio for more info at 302-258-3067 .

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

Videos Delmarva Life interview Former DMHOA president Bill Kinnick explains why manufactured homeowners on leased land are particularly vulnerable without the help and representation of Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association. DMHOA is instrumental in getting bills and legislation passed to protect homeowners and their investments. DMHOA events 2016-2019 includes Ed's retirement and Washington DC trip.

Useful Links Government Attorney-General Advocate: File a Consumer Complaint Manufactured Housing Ombudsperson - Brian S. Eng, Deputy Attorney General Phone: (302) 683-8830 Email: Brian.Eng@Delaware.gov Website: https://attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/fraud/cpu/manuhousing/ DEMHRA DEMHRA, or the Delaware Manufactured Home Relocation Authority, is a state authority, whose purpose is directed by Delaware Title 25 Chapter 70. They meet with Board members appointed by the various leaders of the State. Meetings are open to the public. See the DEMHRA website for meeting dates which are held at 1979 S. State Street, Dover, DE. 19901. For additional information contact DEMHRA at 302-674-7768 . Past meeting minutes can be viewed from this page. To see the CPI-U, click here . Email : Contact DMHOA POC Richard Hrycyshyn at rhrycyshyn@dmhoa.org .

Our Mission DMHOA is an association dedicated to serving home owners on leased land The mission of the Delaware Manufactured Homeowners Association (DMHOA) is to educate and inform our members, our public servants, and the public regarding Title 25, Chapter 70 of Delaware Law and any issues affecting homeowners on leased land. We work for legislative and legal remedies to protect and strengthen the rights of homeowners who live in manufactured housing on leased land in communities with two or more lots in Delaware. Additionally, we strive to provide assistance and support to homeowners, helping them access the resources, guidance, and advocacy they need to navigate challenges and secure their rights. We maintain a direct communication network among state homeowner advocacy groups and serve as your voice at the state level, with the help of several powerful partner organizations who support our mission. We are also against unfair eviction or loss of homes due to the closure of communities. Homeowners deserve peace of mind and security in knowing they will have the opportunity to "age in place" rather than being displaced. In some respects, there is also a parallel meaning to the better-known term "homeland security". Many of our counterparts are unfairly subjected to insidious forms of economic and psychological intimidation by community owners and managers, which can take a devastating toll on one’s health and well-being. "Equity for All" reflects our belief that a partnership exists between homeowners and landowners in manufactured home communities and that homeowners deserve to have the equity in their investments protected and to be treated equitably. This is why you need to be a voice of one with a Home Owners Association. It provides you with many ways to help support your rights. Our History DMHOA had its beginnings as a county association 26 years ago, and has experienced tremendous growth in the last few years. This growth came about because of the greater awareness of manufactured homeowners as well as the issues and problems related to manufactured homes on leased land. In 2003 DMHOA was the moving force behind a complete revision of state law that gave homeowners the first real protection for their investment (home) in the history of Delaware. It was chartered as a statewide grass-roots advocacy group in March 2002 as a natural outgrowth of the Sussex County Manufactured Home Tenants Association, which had represented owners of manufactured homes in the state's fastest-growing county since 1983. DMHOA is the only statewide advocacy organization in Delaware representing our interests regarding homes on leased land. Some of the ways DMHOA helped homeowners living in manufactured housing on leased land Working with elected officials, landowners and the state CLASI resulted in: House bill 436 which allows you to transfer your current lot rent price to a new buyer Creating an OMBUDSMAN program to help protect your rights and your home House bill 46 establishing a “Legal Fund” to be used in disputes with landowners Senate bill 317 , a Rent Justification bill which: Eliminates Capital Improvements being passed on to homeowners. Landowners wishing to go to “Market Rent” must do it over a 7 or 10 year span. Landowner increased expenses can only be passed on to the homeowner if they can prove that the total expenses exceed prior year that the expense increase is more than the ½ Cpi-U plus 3 ½%. Provides a tiered asset/income structure making it easier to qualify for lot rent assistance. No rent increase if landowner has health and/or safety violations within the community until fixed.

Change starts with people like you. Your donation helps make a real impact, one action at a time. Together, we can do more. Donate to DMHOA today! Donations Change starts with people like you. Your donation helps make a real impact, one action at a time. Together, we can do more. Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $10 $10 $25 $25 $50 $50 $100 $100 $200 $200 $500 $500 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $10

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 Membership Fees Membership payments can be submitted by mailing a check or paying online with a credit card. Online payments include a small convenience fee to cover processing costs and third-party fees. Payments made by check are not subject to this fee. Mail your form with your check to the address provided. The fees are as follows: Payment Term 1 Year Member at Large 2 Years Member at Large 3 Years Member at Large Community Memberships (HOA pays for each member for 1 year) Online Payment (with Convenience Fee) $21 $30 $37 $4.15 per member Check Payment (No Convenience Fee) $20 $28 $35 $4.00 per member (Annual community fees are due March 1st and October 1st of each year to allow for changes or additions) Community memberships Community Memberships PAY ONLINE PAY VIA MAIL COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPS: Fill out our online Community Membership form , submit and pay securely with credit or debit card. You will receive an email receipt for your payment. 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 online form . If you prefer to email or mail your form, click here to download the PDF form . Fill in all information and submit it to DMHOA, either by emailing the PDF form to joyce.oneal@dmhoa.org or mailing it to our office at this address: Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association PMB 5, 24832 John J. Williams Hwy., Unit 1 Millsboro, DE 19966. Individual membership at large Individual Memberships If you belong to a community Home Owners Association (HOA) that is a member of DMHOA, then your individual membership is covered by your HOA. This individual membership application is for home owners who are not HOA members, or their community does not have an HOA. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS: Membership payments can be submitted by mailing a check or paying online with a credit card. Online payments include a small convenience fee to cover processing costs and third-party fees. Payments made by check are not subject to this fee. Mail your form with your check to the address provided. Fill out our online General Membership form to join DMHOA and securely pay online with credit or debit card - 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

Events calendar General Membership Meetings are typically 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 typically 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 Joyce O'Neal 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.

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 All major credit cards accepted. Donate using our new secure online platform. DONATE DMHOA is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. A receipt will be emailed to you. If you do not receive a receipt, please e-mail us .

Volunteer to Serve Positions currently available Secretary Grant Writer Legislation Director Fundraising For more information or to arrange an interview email joyce.oneal@dmhoa.org .