Many people own their mobile or manufactured home but rent the lot. Many states have special laws protecting these residents because moving a home is costly.
Typical protections
- Written leases or rental agreements.
- Advance notice of rent increases or rule changes.
- Limits on grounds for eviction.
- Rights to sell the home in place.
- Notice and sometimes a right of first refusal if the park is sold.
Common disputes
- Large increases in lot rent.
- Fees for services.
- Rules enforced selectively.
- Pressure to move or sell.
- Maintenance of roads and utilities.
What to do
- Read your lease and park rules.
- Keep records of notices and payments.
- Contact your state's mobile home agency or ombudsman.
- Join or form a residents association.
- Consult legal aid or a landlord-tenant lawyer.
If you must move
Check your state for relocation assistance and rules on what the park owner must provide. Do not sign away rights without advice.
Frequently asked questions
Can the park raise rent any amount?
Depends on state and local limits and the lease.
Can the park evict me for old home condition?
Only under your lease and state law.