Does my lease survive when the park is sold?

Generally, yes. A sale of the community usually doesn't void existing leases — the new owner typically takes the park subject to the current leases, and a fixed-term lease's terms (including the rent for that term) usually continue until it expires. After that, the new owner can propose new terms within the limits of state law. This is general information, not legal advice; see your state's FightMyPark guide.

Will the new owner raise my rent?

Maybe. A new owner can't override a fixed lease term, but at renewal it may propose a higher lot rent. How much, how often, and how much notice is required depend on your state and lease — several states require 60–90 days' notice or limit increases. A change of ownership itself is not a lawful reason to evict in most states.

Do residents get a chance to buy the park?

In some states, yes. A number of states require the owner to give residents notice when the park is offered for sale, and some grant an opportunity to make an offer or a right of first refusal. That can open the door to converting the community to resident ownership. See the FightMyPark right-of-first-refusal article and your state's guide.

When a mobile home park owner sells

A manufactured home community can change hands — to another landlord, a private-equity firm, or even the residents themselves. Because residents own their homes but rent the land, a sale can feel destabilizing. This article explains what typically happens and what residents can do. It is general information, not legal advice; because protections vary by state, see your state's FightMyPark guide.

Existing leases usually survive

A sale of the community generally does not wipe out existing leases. The new owner typically takes the park subject to the current leases, so:

A fixed-term lease usually continues on its existing terms — including the lot rent for that term — until it expires; and
A change of ownership by itself is not a lawful ground for eviction in most states.

After a lease term ends, the new owner can propose new terms (including a higher rent) within the limits of state law and the renewal-notice rules.

What can change — and the limits

A new owner often reviews rent, fees, and rules. Common limits, where state law provides them, include:

Rent-increase notice — frequently 60–90 days, and in a few states a cap on size or frequency;
Fee disclosure — many states bar charging fees not disclosed in the lease;
Rule-change limits — some states bar mid-term changes to core rights; and
Anti-retaliation — residents can't be targeted for organizing or complaining.

These are the same protections covered in the FightMyPark lot-rent, fees, and eviction guides for each state.

Notice and the chance to buy

This is where a sale can become an opportunity. A number of states require the owner to give residents notice when the park is offered for sale, and some grant an opportunity to purchase or a right of first refusal. With notice and time, residents can organize, often with help from a nonprofit such as ROC USA, and pursue resident ownership of the community.

What residents can do

When ownership changes, residents commonly:

Read any notice carefully and note deadlines, especially any purchase window;
Confirm the lease terms survive the sale;
Organize a residents' association to communicate with the new owner or to explore buying;
Track rent and fee changes against the state's notice and disclosure rules; and
Document everything — conditions, communications, and any changes.

Where to learn more

For the purchase pathway, see the FightMyPark articles on right of first refusal and on resident-owned communities; for the rent and rules side, your state's guides and the checklist for when a park changes ownership. A licensed attorney and a ROC nonprofit can advise on a specific sale.