Mobile home lot rent rules in Texas

Texas has a strong dedicated park law — the Manufactured Home Tenancies chapter, Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 94 — that sets a minimum lease term, requires full disclosure of rent and charges, and controls renewal notice. The information below describes how the law generally works; anyone dealing with a specific increase should consider consulting a licensed attorney in Texas.

What the statute says

Under Tex. Prop. Code §94.052(a), "a landlord shall offer the tenant a lease agreement with an initial lease term of at least six months," though the landlord and tenant "may mutually agree to a shorter or longer lease period." The lease must contain, among other things, "the rental amount," "the interval at which rent must be paid," and "any late charge or fee or charge for any service or facility" (§94.053(c)). For renewal, §94.052(b) and §94.055 require notice "not later than the 60th day before" the lease expires, and a renewal offer "shall notify the tenant of the proposed rent amount and any change in the lease terms," with a 30-day window for the tenant to reject. A landlord must also "accept a tenant's cash rental payment unless the lease agreement requires" another method, and must give a receipt (§94.007). There is no statute capping the amount of rent.

How it works in general

A Texas park resident is entitled to an initial lease of at least six months, and the lease has to spell out the rent, the due dates, and every charge. When the term is ending, the park must give at least 60 days' notice — either an offer to renew (stating the new rent and any changed terms) or a notice not to renew. A resident generally has 30 days to reject a renewal offer. If the park is changing the land use, the notice jumps to 180 days. Texas doesn't cap the amount of rent, so the six-month minimum, the disclosure rules, and the 60-day renewal notice are the main guardrails — and the landlord can't refuse a cash rent payment unless the lease says so.

Common scenarios

General examples Texas park residents commonly encounter:

• A resident is offered only a short lease. The initial term must be at least six months (§94.052(a)).
• A renewal arrives with a higher rent. The offer must state the new rent and come at least 60 days before expiration (§94.055).
• A landlord refuses cash rent. Cash must be accepted (with a receipt) unless the lease requires another method (§94.007).

Other authorities that may apply

The Manufactured Home Tenancies chapter (Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 94) governs the lease term, disclosure, and renewal; §94.003 makes any waiver of these rights void. Because Texas sets no rent cap, this guide flags that gap honestly. Federal law such as the Fair Housing Act can also apply.