Mobile Home Rental Regulations
While laws and statutes vary from state to state, the are some basic, common regulations for renting a home in a manufactured home community/mobile home park.
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Terms of Payment
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The terms of payment state how much and when the renter owes the landlord. It also should include any other payments or fees for services due.
Landlord Information
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The landlord or the community/park manager's contact information should be available.
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Services and Fees
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A list of the services and utilities should be provided to the tenant. If the landlord is passing these costs to the renter, the services and fees should be in the rental agreement.
Park/Community Rules
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Park/community rules will vary depending on amenities offered and what type of community/park it is, but expect to find items such as guest parking, swimming pool hours, curfews, duration of a guest's stay, what pets are allowed and home/yard maintenance listed.
Deposit
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For any deposit paid prior to moving in, there should be a written agreement of the terms under which the landlord may keep some or all of the deposit.
Property boundaries
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To keep neighbors friendly, there should be a detailed description of the boundaries of the lot/site so all tenants know their property.
Zoning
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Make sure the land is zoned correctly. Improper zoning could result in the closing of the park/community. The rental agreement should state the current zoning of the land on which the park/community sits. The park/community owner may decide to sell the property or change its zoning. It is important to know in advance whether or not in a few months you'll have to move. Look for a provision in the rental agreement that says the park/community will remain a park/community for a designated amount of time.
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