Change in use
When a community's land is converted from manufactured-home lot rentals to another use; statutes often impose special notice and protections.
Published May 31, 2026
Change in use refers to converting the land that makes up a manufactured home community from lot rentals to some other use — for example, redeveloping the property for a different purpose. It is significant because it can bring a community, and its residents' lot tenancies, to an end.
Many state statutes treat a change in use as a distinct eviction ground precisely because of its impact, and attach special protections to it — typically longer notice periods and specific disclosure requirements, and sometimes relocation provisions. The aim is to give residents, who own their homes, meaningful time to plan.
The exact notice, disclosures, and any relocation rights depend on the state. Because a change in use can be one of the most consequential events for a resident, it is a situation where the state's statute and professional advice matter. This is general information, not legal advice.