(b) If the mobile home park owner requests a lot rent increase that includes a surcharge
for any capital improvements, which, for the purposes of this section, include replacement
or repair of any major infrastructure systems that exceed $2,500.00, the mobile home
park owner shall submit to the Commissioner an affidavit stating the estimated costs
of the improvements, the expected date of completion of the improvements, and the
time frame required for the surcharge to provide for recovery of the cost of the improvements.
The lot rent surcharge shall terminate when the park owner has recovered the cost
of the capital improvements. A lot rent surcharge for capital improvements shall be
implemented to minimize the financial burden on the mobile home park leaseholders.