My name is Amber Hickey, and I am the president of the Hoffman Tenant Advocacy Group, representing 16 communities in Hoffman Home parks in Saratoga County, NY. I purchased my home in 2024 with the expectation of gaining a wonderful home and becoming part of a thriving community.

My name is Carolina Rios and I live in Rio Puente Trailer Park in Paramount, CA. We were renting before, but things were getting so expensive. I already had some friends living here and we thought it could be a good option.

My name is Angela Palivos, and my family has lived in Candlewood Estates in Mahomet, IL, since 2005. We loved it here. As a family with a modest income – my husband and I are both singer-songwriters and he builds guitar amps – it allowed us to have a nice home and a yard. There were lots of kids around, we all watched each other’s kids.

My name is Steve Varnum. I live in Freedom VIllage Cooperative, a resident-owned community in Concord, New Hampshire. I became familiar with resident-owned communities (ROCs) through my work in communications with the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund.

My name is Matt Chapman from Waukee, IA. I’ve lived in Midwest Country Estates since 2015. This used to be my grandmother’s home, but when she had to go into a facility and I couldn’t sell it, I paid it off and it became my first home. Everything was amazing at first. I built a big shed and a flower garden.

A lot of times, when we talk about people who are active in the movement to help residents of Manufactured Home Parks, we talk about the leaders - people who are out there organizing residents, calling on legislators, bringing us together to fight the destructive takeover of our communities by private equity predators. But I just lost a dear friend after a long struggle with multiple medical problems who was unable to do any of the things above, but was, in my eyes, a champion.

My name is Rachel Caldwell. I moved to Sylvan Crossings in Chelsea, Michigan, earlier this year as I was going through a divorce. I had seen the park. It looked nice. It seemed affordable, and the home I bought has a garage and a basement– perfect space for the kids when they are with me.

My name is Cheryl Noldon. I’ve lived in Mission Bay Mobile Home Park in San Leandro, CA, since 2019. When I moved here, I was struck by the beauty of the community. It was well-maintained and a more affordable option for me.

My name is Elena Smith, and my sister and I rented a home in Lake Suzanne Mobile Home Park in Shiloh, Illinois in December of 2022. Homes of America had just bought the park, but we didn’t know anything about them. We just knew a few things didn’t work. But they said they would fix things, and it was what we could afford.

My name is Ann Premo. I moved into Alpine Mobile Home Village in 2009. Alpine was on my radar for quite some time because back then it was a beautifully kept and affordable community. When a lot opened up, I jumped on the opportunity and moved in. That all changed when Havenpark bought the park.

I have been living with my girlfriend, Nancy, in Twin Pines, MHP, LLC, for approximately one year. I believe the community was recently sold to Blank Family Communities, but management won’t acknowledge that.

My name is Jennifer Kutz, and I am now renting my third home in River Grove MHP in Berrien Springs in the last 2-1/2 years. Management had to move me out of the previous two because they were unlivable. This park is not a bad place. The people in here look out for each other. But we live in a very bad situation.

My name is Laurie McMann, and I’ve lived in Pinebrook Village, which is owned by Sun Communities, for about 20 years. I lost my husband of 44 years in October, but I still do a lot. I have neighbors in the park who are widowed. If they need help, I roll up my sleeves and help. I am not afraid to get my hands dirty.

I purchased my home in Northville Crossing (Washtenaw County) in 2014. Sun Corporation bought the community shortly after I moved in. Lot rent increases continued to accelerate while services dropped to almost nothing.

I am writing to express my support for Senate Bills 486-492 and Housing Bills 5157-5163.  My family has lived at Hillcrest Acres for 8 years. Hillcrest Acres is a Manufactured Housing Community owned by RHP Properties. Each year the standard of living goes down as our rent goes up.

My name is Deb Campbell. I live in a senior manufactured home community in Ionia County, Michigan. Since our park was bought, rents went up, and pet and garbage fees were tacked on. A lot of seniors don't have the income to account for these increases.

My name is Kitty Cole, and I have lived in Sherwood Forest in Ionia, Michigan for 30 years. I’ve done a lot. I owned and operated Kitty's Cafe on Main Street for fifteen years and a catering business for forty years. And I spent seven years as the park manager for this community. But when Cambio bought the community, I saw the writing on the wall, and I retired.

My name is Ray Miazga, and I’ve lived in Lincoln Park Mobile Home Park in Lincoln Park, Michigan for six years. On August 10^th I’ll be homeless. Homes of America is taking my home. I’ve got two dogs and a cat. I don’t know what I’m going to do. I almost want to cry.

Our names are Suzanne and Bruce Clevenger, and we’ve lived in River Springs MHP for seven years. We’re involved in our community, helping our neighbors get problems fixed, advocating with the village and the township, making sure kids in the community have food.

I moved into Capital Estates Mobile Home Park in 2018. In the beginning, I liked the friendliness and the affordability. The managers would always come. But now, it’s like living in a prison because of the manager and her abuse.