DEMHRA Report for Sept. 9, 2025 Executive Board Meeting

Information from August 28, 2025 meeting and July 24 minutes.

Chair's Report  

• (from item VIII-D of 8/28/25 agenda)

Mr. Rogers, after discussion at the July meeting, decided to have a separate work group at a later date to evaluate the amounts being paid out, in particular, to non-relocatable homes in parks doing a change of use. Because of the current housing conditions, DMHOA, in particular, feels that the amounts paid out should be increased. Mr. Rogers felt that this work group would consist of some current Board members, as well as other interested parties outside of DEMHRA. Discussion will continue at the next Board meeting as to the next step.

• Mr. Rogers' re-appointment was confirmed by the Governor.

Executive Director's Report:  

• The updated Lot Rent Assistance Program letter is completed and will be going out next week. This is in advance of the goal date of November.
• Mr. Sutton indicated that he would be attending the Task Force Meeting on September 3rd.

Legal Counsel Report:

(from 7/24/25 minutes)

• Of the four matters assigned for litigation at the last meeting, two have paid. Oakway and Quality Homes remain unpaid. THP was also referred and sent a demand letter. All three have not responded and will be referred for further litigation.
• The Exantus (County Seat Gardens) judgement was satisfied and all of the documents from the court pertaining to that have been provided to the new owner of the park, and for our files.  

Delinquent Parks Report:

(dated 8/26/25)

• Duck Creek and Woodsedge – waiting on quarter 1 checks to clear.
• Changing Fates, Countryside Mobile Estates, Driftwood Village, Forest Park, Holiday Acres, J&J, Mobile Home Village, and Stage Village – all are 2 quarters late and are to be referred for legal action.

Arbitration:

Docket 02-2021 (Ridgewood Manor vs. Ridgewood Manor LLC): As of 8/20/25. Attorney Sharp reported that the parties are still working on finalizing the settlement.

Rent Increase Certification Requests:

There were 40 rent certifications sent out in July. See § 7051A. Rent increase; health or safety violations in Title 25 for additional information.

Update on Parks for Sale:

Holly Oak Park – Updated 8/28/25. Settlement date scheduled September 15th.

Update on Parks Going Through Change in Use as of 8/28/25:

• Timberlane - There are 17 applications remaining.
• Lazy Pine Retreat - There are 3 remaining.
• Lake Forest – There are 14 remaining.
• The following payouts were approved at our last meeting. Total dispersed was $34,650.
• Lazy Pines – SW non-relocatable treated as a DW – $14,300.
• Lakeland – 1 DW demo - $7000.
• Lakeland – 3 SW demos - $13,350.

Financial Matters: (amounts are rounded to nearest dollar)

• The Trust Fund assessments collected during July totaled $149,425.00, plus interest of $41,021.00. Trust Fund payments of $128,966.00 were paid out in July for relocation assistance. The Trust Fund as of  July 31st is $14,810,559.00.
• The 2025 Legal Fund Year-to-Date is $91,019.00.
• The June CPI/U was 3.433%, effective July 19th. This would equate to an increase of 5.22% for one-year leases beginning in November and December. The next CPI/U will be out around September 14th.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 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.