(b) Prior to issuing a closure notice pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, a park
owner shall first issue a notice of intent to sell in accordance with section 6242 of this title that discloses the potential closure of the park. However, if the park owner sends
a notice of closure to the residents and leaseholders without first providing the
mobile home owners with a notice of intent to sell under section 6242 that discloses
the potential closure of the park, then the park owner shall retain ownership of the
land for five years after the date the closure notice was provided. If required, the
park owner shall record the notice of the five-year restriction in the land records
of the municipality in which the park is located. The park owner may apply to the
Commissioner for relief from the notice and holding requirements of this subsection
if the Commissioner determines that strict compliance is likely to cause undue hardship
to the park owner or the leaseholders, or both. This relief shall not be unreasonably
withheld.