DEMHRA Report for DMHOA July 8, 2025 Executive Board Meeting

Information from June 26, 2025 minutes

Chair's Report

Mr. Sutton provided the Board with a copy of HB193 that was sponsored by Representative Hilovsky, that proposed an increase in the amount tenants pay into the DOJ Attorney Fund from $0.50 to $1.50 monthly. DEMHRA was not consulted on this matter.  

My Note: A lengthy discussion as to exactly what was in the Bill followed. The Board decided to contact Ms. Debbie Gottschalk, one of the legislative attorneys, as well as Jamie Johnstone, Deputy Director of Revenue to see if they could clarify the Bill’s wording. Jerome Rogers, the Board Chair, will also reach out to Representative Hilovsky for clarification.

Executive Director's Report:  

Falcidian, our accounting firm, did not raise their fees from last year and they remain at $1,200 per month.

Legal Counsel Report:  

• Dackerg MHP and Oakway MHP were assigned for legal action at May’s meeting for litigation. Dackerg MHP contacted Ms. Rhoads to inform her they will be paying. Oakway MHP continues to be delinquent.  
• At the May meeting, Laurel Village, Love Creek and Sand Hill Acres were assigned for legal action.  
• The Crossings at Oak Orchard was sent a demand letter. They contacted Ms. Rhoads stating that they will be mailing in their payment.  
• Quality Homes has not responded to the demand letter that was sent. A motion was made to pursue further legal action.

Arbitration: (Update on Status of Open Dockets as of 6/26/25):

Docket 02-2021 (Ridgewood Manor vs. Ridgewood Manor LLC): As of 5/13/25. Mr. Sharp has been advised that the attorneys are still working on a settlement agreement and that he should have more information by the end of the month.  

Rent Increase Certification Requests:

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

Update on Parks for Sale:

Holly Oak Park – Updated 6/18/25. Settlement date scheduled September 15th.

Update on Parks Going Through Change in Use as of 6/26/25:

• Timberlane - There are 16 applications remaining.
• Lazy Pine Retreat - There are 3 remaining.
• Lake Forest – There are 15 remaining.

At our last meeting, the following applications for funds were approved.

• Lake Forest Estates: one non-relocatable SW and one non-relocatable DW for a total of $28,600.
• Lazy Pine Retreat: one relocatable SW for a total of 6,850.

Financial Matters: (amounts are rounded to nearest dollar)

• The Trust Fund assessments collected during May totaled $21,562.00, plus interest of $62,300.00. A Trust Fund payment of $35,450.00 was paid out in May for relocation assistance. The Trust Fund as of May 31st is $14,764,182.00.
• The 2025 Legal Fund Year-to-Date is $59652.00.
• The April CPI/U was 3.481%, effective May 19th. This would equate to an increase of 5.24% for one-year leases beginning in Sept and October. The next CPI/U will be out around July 14th.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 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.