Home Upgrades

Managers may want to upgrade parks by replacing older manufactured homes. During the term of a lease, park managers cannot require removal of a home. Managers can require buyers to replace homes if they are:

•  More than 25 years old and enforcement agency inspections verify that they do not comply with health and safety standards; or
• Rundown and in disrepair no matter their age.

Managers bear the burden of proving the poor condition of homes. Managers must provide home owners notices explaining the conditions that permit the removal of homes.

Park managers may require home and accessory structure repairs when homes are sold. Such repairs must be required by a park rule, local ordinance or state law or regulation. Managers can mandate only exterior improvements. Within ten days of receiving a request from a seller, park managers must provide a written summary of required repairs.

Park managers cannot require sellers or buyers to pay for general space maintenance or upgrades. Managers may only require repairs of damage caused by the seller or their agents.

Civil Code Sections 798.73, 798.73.5 & 798.83.

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