Mobile Home Renter's Rights

Mobile home owners may have special rights under state law.

Owners of mobile homes who rent space in mobile home parks may be entitled to special protections under state law. These protections may include things like "just cause" eviction rights and recourse against mobile park owners who neglect their responsibilities.

State Jurisdiction

The laws governing the relationship between landlords and tenants are usually state and local, so it is very important for landlords and tenants to understand the laws in the state and city where the tenant lives.

Tenants and Owners

In many states an owner of a mobile home has a different status than someone who rents a mobile home. Mobile home renters' rights are often covered under a state's standard landlord-tenant law, while owners of mobile homes are given extra protections if they rent a space in a mobile home park.

Rules for Evictions

In most states, mobile home renters are subject to the same eviction laws as renters of other types of residential property. Owners of mobile homes, however, may enjoy additional protections, such as the requirement that a mobile home park owner prove "just cause" for an eviction.

Longer Leases

Mobile park owners are obligated in some states to offer owners of mobile homes leases of a year or more.

Park Maintenance

Mobile park owners are often required under state law to maintain their parks to a specific standard. Tenants in parks that are not properly maintained may be entitled to legal recourse against the owner.

References

• Michigan Legal Aid: Mobile Home Tenant's Rights
• New York State Divison of Housing and Community Renewal: Manufactured Homes Park Tenant and Owners Information
• Utah State Courts: Landlord-Tenant