Mobile Home Laws for Landlords and Tenants
Mobile home landlord and tenant laws differ from the standard landlord and tenant statutes that each state has, due to the fact that the relationship between the two parties is different than in a standard rental situation. The mobile home owners rent the lot, not the home, from the landlord so the statutes differ in order to handle the unique situations that can arise from this arrangement.
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Landlord Tenant Act
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Most states have a specific section in its landlord and tenant laws for mobile home owners. In the case of a tenant renting a mobile home from a mobile home owner, the state's normal landlord and tenant statutes apply. When the agreement is between a mobile home owner and a mobile home park landlord, the special statutes are used instead of the landlord tenant laws.
Park Rules
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The lease agreement between a park owner and the mobile home owner covers many different terms, such as the lot rent and utility arrangements. One section that has to be in the lease agreement is one with any rules and regulations specific to the park. Any changes to the rules have to be given to the homeowner before the new rules are enacted, and the rules are restricted to terms that add to the safety and convenience of the mobile home park. The rules have to be applied equally to all park residents.
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Warranty of Habitability
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A warranty of habitability in a mobile home landlord tenant agreement refers to whether the park owner is keeping the park and park services in working, safe conditions. The utility hookups need to be working and common areas of the park need to be kept clean and safe. The lot also falls under landlord responsibility, as the only thing the homeowner needs to keep in good condition is the mobile home itself.
Eviction
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The eviction process for a mobile home owner varies from the standard eviction laws, as the trailer itself needs to be removed from the park in an eviction. The specific laws vary depending on the state that the mobile home park is in. Generally, the mobile home eviction laws give the mobile home owner much more time to leave the park before the park owner can go to court seeking an eviction. The park owner has to have a specific cause to evict the mobile home owner, such as breaking park rules or not paying the lot rent.
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