DEMHRA Report for Nov. 11, 2025 Executive Board Meeting

Information from October 30th meeting and minutes.

Chair's Report  

• Because there were many guests in attendance, the DEMHRA Board introduced themselves. The Chair went over the meeting procedures and deferred discussing the non-relocatable benefits under Section VIII until the Public Comments under Section X were addressed. The guest speakers were asked to come to the front of the room to discuss their thoughts and concerns regarding non-relocatable benefits before the end of the meeting.

Executive Director’s Report

• At the prior meeting, Mr. Sutton asked for the Board’s permission to enter into an engagement letter for IT services with the State IT department (DTI). We currently use an outside vendor. This was approved by the Board.

Legal Counsel Report:

• At the prior meeting, five mobile home communities that were two quarters late were referred for legal action. They included J&J MHP, Countryside MHP, Driftwood Village, Mobile Home Village and Stage Village. As they have not responded to the demand letters that were sent to them, legal counsel recommended proceeding with legal action. A motion was made and passed 5-0.

Delinquent Parks Report:

As of 10/17/25, there were no parks on the DOF delinquent report.

Arbitration:

Docket 02-2021 (Ridgewood Manor vs. Ridgewood Manor LLC): No Updated available from arbitrator at this time.

Rent Increase Certification Requests:

There were 45 rent certifications sent out in September. See § 7051A. Rent increase; health or safety violations in Title 25 for additional information.

Update on Parks for Sale:

Holly Oak Park – Tentative settlement date still 12/12/25.

Update on Parks Going Through Change in Use as of 9/25/25:

• Timberlane – There are 11 applications remaining.
• Lazy Pine Retreat - There still is 1 remaining.
• Lake Forest – There are now 12 remaining.
• The following payouts were approved at our last meeting. Total dispersed was $32,350.
• Lake Forest – 1 SW non-relocatable – $12,000.
• Lakeland – 3 SW demos – $13,350
• Lakeland – 1 DW demo - $7,000.

Financial Matters: (amounts are rounded to nearest dollar)

• The Trust Fund assessments collected during September totaled $1,195.00, plus interest of $59,772.00. Trust Fund payments of $45,050.00 were paid out in September for relocation assistance. The Trust Fund as of September 30th is $14,818,595.00.
• The 2025 Legal Fund Year-to-Date is $91,865.00.
• August CPI/U was 3.313%, effective September 14th. This would equate to an increase of 5.16% for one-year leases beginning in January and February. The next CPI/U will be out around November 14th.

My comments on the non-relocatable home issue

I would like to thank all the homeowners who attended this meeting and took time to express to DEMHRA how this issue could negatively affect them. I feel with presenting their concerns, the Board now has a better view of these concerns and a better understanding what needs to be done.

I believe this is an issue that can be resolved in time. I am hoping future discussions in a work group will come up with decisions that will benefit all involved.

Our next meeting is TENTATIVELY scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:30.  

Our address is 1979 S. State Street in Dover and is opened to the public.

Please visit our website for additional information at demhra.delaware.gov.