Cal. Civ. Code § 1
DEFINITIONS
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In addition to the definitions provided in sections 38-12-201.5 and 38-12-1103, C.R.S., the following definitions apply to enforcement of the Act (Part 2 of Article 12 of Title 38) and the Program (Part 11 of Article 12 of Title 38): 1.1 “Consecutive occupancy” for purposes of section 38-12-204(3), C.R.S., means the consecutive period of time that: A. The tenant(s) have a rental agreement with the management or landlord for occupancy of the mobile home space; B. The management or landlord is receiving rent payments for the mobile home space from the tenant(s) or a third party; or C. The tenant(s) is residing in the mobile home or mobile home space after establishing lawful tenancy by signing a rental agreement pursuant or paying rent pursuant to Rule 1.1(A) or (B) of these rules. 1.2 “Home owner” as defined in section 38-12-201.5(2), C.R.S., includes residents who have an active rent-to-own, lease-to-own, purchase option, or similar agreement to buy a mobile home that is located in a mobile home park. 1.3 “Mobile home” as defined in section 38-12-201.5(5), C.R.S., includes a factory-built residential structure (modular home) if it is situated in a mobile home park and has all of the characteristics of a “mobile home” described in section 38-12-201.5(5)(a), C.R.S. (including being built on a permanent chassis); any pre-1976 mobile home; and any manufactured home constructed to the federal standards on or after June 15, 1976. 1.4 “Mobile home park” as defined in section 38-12-201.5(6), C.R.S. - A. Includes a park that is owned by a government entity, federally recognized tax-exempt charitable organization registered with the Colorado Secretary of State, or a Community Land Trust, if it has all of the characteristics of a “mobile home park” described in section 38-12-201.5(6), C.R.S. B. Does not include a park that rents lots to camper coaches, camper trailers, fifth wheel trailers, motor homes, recreational park trailers, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, or truck campers, unless it also rents space to five (5) or more “mobile homes” as defined in section 38-12-201.5(5), C.R.S., and Rule 1.3 of these rules. 1.5 For purposes of section 38-12-201.5(6.5), C.R.S., separate business entities that collectively own five (5) or more mobile or manufactured homes on the same parcel shall be treated as having the “same owner” if the business entities have one or more of the same legal or beneficial owners. 1.6 “New mobile home park or manufactured housing community development” as used in section 38-12-215(1)-(2), C.R.S., and “new park” as used in section 38-12-1106(9), C.R.S., do not include: A. The addition of a “mobile home space(s),” as defined in section 38-12-201.5(7), C.R.S., to an existing mobile home park, as defined in section 38-12-201.5(6), C.R.S., and Rule 1.4 of these rules; B. The sale, transfer, or conveyance of an existing mobile home park to a new owner(s); nor C. The merger of two or more existing mobile home parks. 1.7 “Occupied mobile homes” as used in section 38-12-217(4)(c), C.R.S., and Rule 2.2(I) of these rules means mobile homes for which the management or landlord: A. Has a rental agreement with a tenant for the home or lot; or B. Is receiving rent payments for the home or lot from a tenant or a third party. 1.7A “Potable water” as used in sections 38-12-212.3(1)(b)(II) and (1)(d), C.R.S., means water that is safe for drinking, culinary, and domestic purposes and that meets the requirements of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Water that is under a boil water advisory is not considered potable. 1.8 “Rent” as defined in section 38-12-201.5(9), C.R.S., does not include attorney fees. 1.9 “Sufficient evidence” as used in section 38-12-212.5(4), C.R.S., and Rule 3.4 of these rules means a preponderance of the evidence.
8 Colo. Code Regs. 1302-15 establishes the working definitions that govern enforcement of Colorado's Mobile Home Park Act (Part 2 of Article 12 of Title 38) and the Mobile Home Park Program (Part 11 of Article 12 of Title 38). The definitions clarify key terms such as 'consecutive occupancy,' 'home owner,' 'mobile home,' 'mobile home park,' 'rent,' and 'sufficient evidence,' expanding or refining the meanings already set out in the underlying statutes. These definitions determine how regulators, landlords, and tenants interpret rights and obligations throughout the regulatory framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Colorado should be familiar with the definitions in 8 Colo. Code Regs. 1302-15, as these terms directly shape how enforcement authorities interpret compliance with the Act and the Program. For example, 'consecutive occupancy' under Rule 1.1 encompasses periods covered by a rental agreement, active rent payments, or lawful residency following either — meaning gaps in formal paperwork do not necessarily break a tenant's occupancy record. Compliant operators generally apply these regulatory definitions consistently when calculating tenancy durations, determining which structures qualify as mobile homes, and identifying which parks fall within the statute's scope.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of Colorado mobile home parks benefit from the definitional protections established in 8 Colo. Code Regs. 1302-15, which broadly interpret terms like 'home owner' to include those in rent-to-own or lease-to-own arrangements, and 'mobile home' to cover a wide range of factory-built and pre-1976 structures. Under Rule 1.1, 'consecutive occupancy' is measured broadly — including time spent paying rent or residing lawfully — which can be relevant when tenancy length affects statutory rights under section 38-12-204(3), C.R.S. Tenants who believe these definitions are being misapplied may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or reviewing their situation with a legal aid provider familiar with Colorado mobile home park law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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