Chapter 327C — Rental Agreements

327C.01 This section has been renumbered. All subdivisions were moved to section 327C.015. 327C.015 Definitions Defines key terms for the manufactured home park law, including 'lot,' 'manufactured home,' 'park owner,' 'resident,' … 327C.02 Rental Agreements This section has been renumbered. See section 327C.025 for current provisions. 327C.025 Resident Copies Park owners must give residents a written lease or statement of terms. They must also provide a copy of the Manufactured … 327C.03 Fees Park owners cannot evict residents except for specific reasons listed in the law, such as nonpayment of rent, violation … 327C.04 Utility Charges Park owners must give residents written notice of violations and a reasonable time to fix the problem before starting … 327C.05 Rules Residents of manufactured home parks have the right to sell their home in place. The park owner cannot unreasonably … 327C.06 Rent Increases When a park is closing or converting to another use, the park owner must give residents at least nine months notice and … 327C.07 In Park Sales Park owners must maintain the park, including roads, common areas, and utilities. They must also comply with health and … 327C.08 Removal After Repossession Park rules must be reasonable, uniformly applied, and provided to residents in writing. Rules cannot be changed without … 327C.09 Termination Residents can organize and meet to discuss park matters. Park owners cannot retaliate against residents who exercise … 327C.095 Park Closings Manufactured home park residents have the right of first refusal to purchase the park if the owner decides to sell it. 327C.096 Notice of Sale Describes the procedures for exercising the right of first refusal, including timelines and notice requirements. 327C.097 Notice of Unsolicited Sale Provides additional rules about the right of first refusal, including financing and closing procedures. 327C.10 Defenses to Eviction Park owners cannot charge residents a fee for selling their manufactured home. 327C.11 Eviction Proceedings Park owners must treat all residents equally and cannot discriminate in providing services or enforcing rules. 327C.12 Retaliatory Conduct Prohibited Park owners cannot charge entrance or exit fees to residents. 327C.13 Freedom of Expression Rent increases require at least 90 days written notice to residents. 327C.14 Right of Access Violations of the manufactured home park law may result in civil penalties and the park owner may be required to pay the … 327C.15 Remedies; Penalties; Enforcement Counties and cities can adopt ordinances related to manufactured home parks that provide greater protections than state … 327C.16 Class I Manufactured Home Park The attorney general can investigate and bring legal action against manufactured home park owners who violate this …