What Happens When an RV Lot Lease Does Not Comply With Mobilehome Park Law

RV park and mobile home lot leases have unique legal protections in most states — and the rules are very different from standard residential leases. Getting them wrong can mean losing eviction rights.

What's at Stake

RV park and manufactured home park residents in most states have stronger tenant protections than apartment renters. Terminating a mobilehome park tenancy without complying with state-specific notice and relocation requirements (some requiring 12 months notice and relocation assistance) can result in expensive penalties.

What Happens If This Goes Wrong

An RV lot lease that doesn't reference applicable state mobilehome park law may inadvertently waive tenant protections or create an unenforceably short termination provision.

Critical Deadlines

California: 60 days notice for tenancies over 1 year (up to 12 months in certain closure situations). Florida: 30–90 days depending on situation. Texas: 60 days. Always check your state's mobilehome park act before serving any notices.

An RV lot lease (or manufactured home lot lease) governs the rental of land for a recreational vehicle or manufactured home. Many states have specific mobile home and manufactured housing residency laws that provide strong protections for lot tenants — including long termination notice requirements (up to 12 months in California) and restrictions on rent increases.

How This Document Protects You

Lot number, size, and location within the park

Monthly lot rent, due date, and utility charges

Vehicle/RV/manufactured home description and registration

Park rules: noise, vehicles, storage, landscaping

Utility hookup allocation (electric, water, sewer, cable)

Guest and visitor policy

State-specific termination notice requirements

Capital improvement fee notice requirements

Lot Assignment

Documents specific lot number, utilities, and access rights — prevents location disputes

State Protections

Incorporates state mobilehome/RV park law protections applicable to the tenancy

Utility Clarity

Separately metered vs. included utilities documented — prevents monthly billing disputes

Park Rules

Incorporated park rules create enforceable lease obligations for community standards

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Park Owner / Landlord Information

Park Owner / Landlord Information

Entity Type Individual Person Corporation Limited Liability Company (LLC) Partnership Sole Proprietorship Trust Non-Profit Organization Government Entity

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Full Legal Name

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Doing Business As (DBA)

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Where the entity was formed

Authorized Representative

Person authorized to sign

Representative Title

Title or position

Address

Street Address

Full street address including suite or unit number.

City

City of park owner / landlord residence or business.

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State where this address is located.

ZIP Code

5-digit ZIP code.

Email Address

Used for correspondence and notices.

Phone Number

Best number for direct contact.

Resident / Tenant Information

Resident / Tenant Information

Entity Type Individual Person Corporation Limited Liability Company (LLC) Partnership Sole Proprietorship Trust Non-Profit Organization Government Entity

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Full Legal Name

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Doing Business As (DBA)

Optional trade name

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Where the entity was formed

Authorized Representative

Person authorized to sign

Representative Title

Title or position

Address

Street Address

Full street address including suite or unit number.

City

City of resident / tenant residence or business.

State Select... Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming District of Columbia

State where this address is located.

ZIP Code

5-digit ZIP code.

Email Address

Used for correspondence and notices.

Phone Number

Best number for direct contact.

Lot Lease Terms

Lot / Space Number *

The specific lot number being leased. Include the park name and address for complete identification.

Type of Vehicle / Home RV / Motorhome Mobile Home / Manufactured Home Travel Trailer Fifth Wheel

The type of home or vehicle being placed on the lot. Some parks restrict which vehicle types are permitted. Mobile homes are governed by different laws than RVs in most states.

Monthly Lot Rent ($) *

The monthly rent for the lot space only — not the home itself. Specify what is included (water, sewer, trash, cable) and what is billed separately.

Lease Start Date *

The date the tenant takes occupancy of the lot. Note any setup requirements (permits, utility connections) that must be completed by this date.

Lease Type Month-to-Month Annual Multi-Year (2–5 years)

Many states with mobile home park protection laws require long-term leases to be offered. California's MRL, for example, requires 12-month leases be offered upon request.

Utilities Included in Rent None — tenant billed separately for all utilities Water, sewer, and trash All utilities included

Mobile home parks that bill tenants for utilities through a master meter must comply with state utility submetering regulations. Some states require itemized utility billing.

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How to Create Your Document

1. Enter the park name, lot number, and park address
2. Describe the RV or manufactured home with registration details
3. Set the monthly lot rent and any separately metered utility charges
4. Attach or reference the park rules as incorporated lease terms
5. Include state-specific protections for mobilehome/RV park residents
6. Set the correct termination notice period for your state
7. Both parties sign; tenant acknowledges park rules

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RV Parking/Mobile Home Lot Lease Agreement

What is the difference between an RV park lease and a mobilehome park lease?

An RV park lease is typically short-term (daily, weekly, monthly) for recreational vehicles that can be moved. A mobilehome or manufactured housing park lease is for longer-term residency where the structure is often too large to move easily. Mobilehome park leases have much stronger legal protections in most states because residents have a significant investment in their homes and the cost to relocate is substantial.

Can an RV park raise rent without notice?

No — RV park and mobilehome park rent increases typically require advance written notice, often more notice than standard apartments. California requires 90 days notice for park rent increases. Florida requires 90 days notice. Most states require at least 30–90 days. Some states also have rent control provisions for mobilehome parks even where apartments are not rent-controlled.

What happens if an RV park closes?

State mobilehome park closure laws typically require 12–18 months advance notice, public hearings, and in some states, substantial relocation assistance (California: up to $20,000 per household). RV parks and campgrounds may have less protection. Check your specific state law immediately upon receiving any closure notice — the timeline for your rights to apply is strict.

Can RV park residents be evicted without cause?

In many states, mobilehome/manufactured housing park tenants can only be evicted for cause (lease violation, non-payment) even on month-to-month tenancies — unlike standard apartment tenants in at-will states. California, Oregon, Connecticut, and several other states require just cause for eviction from mobilehome parks. This protection recognizes that residents cannot easily move their homes.

Who is responsible for lot maintenance at an RV park?

The lease should specify: the park is responsible for common area maintenance (roads, community buildings, landscaping in shared areas); the tenant is responsible for their lot (keeping the area around their RV/home clean, maintaining landscaping on their lot per park rules). Utility line maintenance from the park's main line to the lot boundary is typically the park's responsibility; from the boundary to the RV/home is the tenant's.

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Last updated: January 2026