Parks & Lots
Virginia's Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act: What Owners Should Know
If you own a manufactured home and rent the lot underneath it, Virginia has a statute written specifically for your situation, separate from ordinary residential landlord-tenant law.
What the Act covers
The Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act appears in Title 55.1 of the Code of Virginia. It governs the relationship between manufactured home park owners and residents who own their homes and rent the lots.
Its subject matter includes written rental agreements, required disclosures, notice periods, grounds and procedures for terminating a lot tenancy, and rules connected with the sale of a home located on a rented lot.
Why it matters when you sell
Selling a home on a rented lot involves a third party: the community. In practice, the buyer must be acceptable to the park in order for the home to stay where it is.
Your lot lease is the document that spells out the community's specific requirements. Read it before agreeing to anything with a buyer.
Rent increases and notice
Notice requirements around changes to a lot tenancy are set out in the statute and in your lease. If you have received a notice you do not understand, that is a good reason to get advice quickly rather than to wait.
Where to get help
This page is an overview, not legal advice. For your specific lease or notice, talk to a Virginia attorney; Virginia Legal Aid serves qualifying residents and handles manufactured housing matters.
Where this comes from
- Code of Virginia, Title 55.1: Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act.
This is general information about Virginia law and process, not legal advice. Confirm details for your own situation with the DMV, your local circuit court clerk, or a Virginia attorney.