When your mobile home park changes owners
A general reference for what residents should note when a mobile home park is sold or changes owners — the status of existing leases, new contacts and policies, and any resident purchase rights.
Published June 4, 2026
When a mobile home park is sold or changes owners, existing leases usually carry over, but contacts, policies, and — in some states — purchase opportunities can change. This is a general reference for what residents commonly note, not instructions for any specific situation. Consider a licensed attorney for questions about your rights.
What to note when the park changes owners
- Notice of the change — any written notice of the sale or new ownership, and its date.
- The status of your lease — whether you are in a fixed term (whose rent usually continues) or month-to-month.
- The new owner and manager contacts — the legal entity, the on-site manager, and where to send rent and notices.
- Where and how to pay lot rent — any new address, portal, or payee, confirmed in writing before you change anything.
- New or revised rules — whether the new owner has issued new community rules and what notice was given.
- Any rent or fee changes — proposed increases and whether they comply with your lease and state notice rules.
- Resident purchase rights — whether your state gives residents notice of a sale or an opportunity/right of first refusal to buy the community.
- Any change-of-use or closure notice — signs the new owner intends to redevelop, and the long notice that usually requires.
Why each item matters
Your existing lease is the anchor — a sale typically does not erase it, and a fixed-term rent usually holds until the term ends. Confirming where to pay lot rent in writing avoids missed-payment disputes during the transition. New rules and rent changes still have to follow your lease and state notice law. Purchase rights matter because several states give residents a chance to buy the community, and a change-of-use notice triggers the long timelines and, in some states, relocation assistance.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does my lease survive when the mobile home park is sold?
- Generally, yes. A sale of the community usually does not void existing leases — the new owner ordinarily takes the park subject to the current leases, and a fixed-term lease's rent typically continues until it expires. After that, the new owner can propose new terms within the limits of state law. This is general, educational information, not legal advice — see your state's FightMyPark guide.
- Do mobile home park residents get a chance to buy the park?
- In some states, yes. A number of states give residents (often through an association) notice of a pending sale and an opportunity or right of first refusal to purchase the community, sometimes on a set timeline. Whether this applies depends on your state. This is general information, not legal advice — consider a licensed attorney and resources like ROC USA.