Manufactured housing community contract language: balancing corporate owners and residents

Manufactured housing communities are increasingly corporate-owned, raising concerns about power imbalances with residents. Contract language must adhere to state residency acts, covering rent escalation limits, eviction procedures, and maintenance obligations. Courts scrutinize clauses that attempt to waive statutory rights as unconscionable.

Buyers or investors should ensure contracts disclose fees for amenities, clarify dispute resolution processes, and respect fair housing laws. For residents, legal aid groups often challenge predatory clauses through class actions. The contract’s language can mean the difference between affordable stability and financial vulnerability for families.