Cal. Civ. Code § 38-12-212.3

Responsibilities of landlord - acts prohibited.

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Verified 10/16/2026 · Next check 10/23/2026
effective 10/16/2026ColoradoHabitability & Repair

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Cal. Civ. Code § 38-12-212.3
(1) (a) 
Except as otherwise provided in this section:

(I) In
any rental agreement, the landlord is deemed to covenant, warrant, and
maintain, throughout the period of the tenancy described in the rental
agreement, premises that are safe, clean, fit for human habitation and
reasonable use, and accessible to people with disabilities;

(II) A
landlord is responsible for and shall pay the cost of the maintenance and
repair of any sewer lines, water lines, utility service lines, or related
connections owned and provided by the landlord to the utility pedestal or pad
space for a mobile home located in the park; and

(III) A
landlord shall ensure that:

(A) All
plumbing lines and other utility connections owned and provided by the landlord
to the utility pedestal or pad space for each mobile home in the park have
plumbing and utility connections that conformed to applicable law in effect at
the time they were installed and are maintained in good working order;

(B) 
Each pad space is connected to a sewage disposal system approved under
applicable law; and

(C) 
Running water and reasonable amounts of water are furnished at all times to
each utility pedestal or pad space; except that a landlord need not satisfy the
conditions described in this subsection (1)(a)(III)(C) if a mobile home is
individually metered and the tenant occupying the mobile home fails to pay for
water services; the local government in which the mobile home park is situated
shuts off water service to a mobile home for any reason; a third-party water
provider shuts off water for the mobile home park for any reason that is
unrelated to the landlord's actions or inactions; weather conditions present a
likelihood that water pipes will freeze, water pipes to a mobile home are
wrapped in heated pipe tape, and the utility company has shut off electrical
service to a mobile home for any reason or the heat tape malfunctions for any
reason; running water is not available for any other reason outside the
landlord's control to prevent through reasonable and timely maintenance; or the
landlord is making repairs or improvements to the items described in subsection
(1)(a)(II) of this section, the landlord has provided reasonable advance notice
to the mobile home residents of a service disruption that is required in
connection with the repairs or improvements, and the service disruption
continues for no longer than twenty-four hours.

(b) If
a landlord fails to maintain or repair the items described in subsection
(1)(a)(II) or (2)(b) of this section:

(I) The
landlord is responsible for and shall pay the cost of repairing any damage to a
mobile home or mobile home lot that results from the failure;

(II) 
The landlord is responsible for and shall pay the cost of providing alternative
sources of potable water reasonably sufficient for drinking and cooking no
later than twelve hours after a service disruption begins and reasonably
sufficient for bathing and all other essential hygiene for all members of the
household no later than seventy-two hours after a service disruption begins and
for maintaining portable toilets that are located reasonably near affected
mobile homes in a manner that renders them accessible to people with
disabilities no later than twelve hours after the service disruption begins
unless conditions beyond the landlord's control reasonably prevent compliance
with this subsection (1)(b)(II); and

(III) 
The landlord shall reimburse residents for any damages to their persons or
property, for any loss of use of their property, and for any expenses that they
reasonably incur as a result of the failure.

(c) A
landlord shall give a minimum of forty-eight hours' notice to residents if
water service will be disrupted for more than two hours for planned
improvements, maintenance, or repairs. The landlord shall attempt to give a
reasonable amount of notice to residents if water service will be disrupted for
any other reasons unless conditions are such that providing the notice would
result in property damage, health, or safety concerns or when conditions
otherwise require emergency repair.

(d) In
addition to the requirements of subsection (1)(b) of this section, a landlord
must also provide a resident with potable water reasonably sufficient for
drinking, cooking, bathing, and all other essential hygiene within the time
frames specified in subsection (1)(b)(II) of this section if the mobile home
park or the resident or home owner's lot in the park is subject to a boil water
advisory that was caused due to maintenance or repairs to the park performed or
ordered by a park owner or a park owner's agent or contractor until the
advisory has been rescinded by the issuing agency. A landlord shall also
provide a notice, posted in a conspicuous place on each mobile home lot in both
English and Spanish, of a boil water advisory as soon as possible but not later
than twenty-four hours after the landlord receives the boil water advisory.
Notices that are required to be reissued must also be posted in compliance with
this subsection (1)(d).

(2) In
addition to the responsibilities described in subsection (1)(a) of this
section, a landlord is responsible for:

(a) Any
accessory buildings or structures, including sheds and carports, that are owned
by the landlord and provided for the use of the residents; and

(b) The
premises, including:

(I) 
Maintaining all common areas in clean condition, good repair, and in compliance
with applicable health and safety laws; keeping common areas and facilities
generally available for use by park residents; and keeping common areas
accessible to people with disabilities;

(II) 
Maintaining roads, existing or constructed sidewalks, and other pavement owned
by the landlord in a passable, safe condition that is sufficient to provide
access for residents' vehicles, emergency vehicles, vans providing
transportation services to persons who are elderly or disabled, and school
buses, if applicable, which maintenance includes ensuring adequate drainage,
maintaining pavement above water lines, and snow removal for all roadways and
for all pedestrian sidewalks and other pavements that provide access to
mailboxes, public notice areas, and public buildings;

(III) 
Maintaining lot grades, regrading lots as necessary to prevent the accumulation
of stagnant water and the detrimental effects of moving water, and taking
reasonably necessary steps to maintain the integrity of the foundation of each
mobile home's utility pedestal or pad space in order to prevent structural
damage to the mobile home, except in circumstances where the need for such
maintenance is caused by a resident's actions;

(IV) 
Maintaining trees on the premises in a manner that protects the safety of
residents of the park and their property, including the preservation of
healthy, mature trees that home owners reasonably expected to remain on the
premises when they signed their rental agreements, so long as such preservation
does not pose a safety risk to any person, property, or infrastructure; and

(V) 
Complying with the provisions of part 10 of article 8 of title 25.

(3) A
landlord shall not require a resident to assume any of the responsibilities
described in subsection (1) or (2) of this section as a condition of tenancy in
the park.

(4) 
Nothing in this section may be construed as:

(a) 
Limiting the liability of an individual for the cost of repairing any damage
caused by the individual to the landlord's property or other property located
in the park; or

(b) 
Restricting a landlord from requiring a home owner or resident to comply with
rules and regulations of the park that are enforceable pursuant to section
38-12-214 or with terms of the rental agreement and any covenants binding upon
the landlord or home owner or resident, including covenants running with the
land that pertain to the cleanliness of the home owner's or resident's lot and
routine lawn and yard maintenance and excluding major landscaping projects.

(5) A
landlord shall establish and maintain an emergency contact number, post the
number in common areas of the park, and communicate the number to home owners
and residents in each rental agreement and each revision of the park rules and
regulations. A home owner or resident who uses the emergency contact number in
a timely manner to report a problem with a condition described in subsection
(1) or (2) of this section is deemed to have provided notice to the landlord of
the problem.

(5.5) A
landlord shall establish a unique mailing address and mailbox for each mobile
home park lot to provide access to United States mail service and shall include
the mailing address in the rental agreement. The mailboxes provided under this
section may be located in one or more common areas located within the park or
on individual lots. The requirements of this subsection (5.5) do not apply if
United States mail service is not available in the geographic area where the
park is located.

(6) If
a landlord fails to comply with the requirements of this section, a home owner
of the park may file a complaint with the division of housing pursuant to the
"Mobile Home Park Act Dispute Resolution and Enforcement Program"
created in section 38-12-1104. On and after July 1, 2024, or earlier if allowed
by the division, a resident who does not own a mobile home in the park, a local
government, or a nonprofit may file such a complaint. If the division finds by
a written determination that the landlord has violated this section, the
division may:

(a) 
Impose penalties, as described in section 38-12-1105 (5);

(b) 
Issue an order to cease and desist, as described in section 38-12-1105 (6);

(c) 
Require the landlord to reduce the rent owed by a home owner or resident on a
prorated basis to reflect the home owner's or resident's loss of use of the
mobile home space; or

(d) 
Require the landlord to compensate a home owner or resident for housing
expenses on a per diem basis if the home owner or resident is displaced from
the mobile home as a result of the landlord's violation.
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim
Plain English

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-212.3 establishes a broad set of maintenance and habitability obligations that mobile home park landlords must meet throughout a tenancy. These include keeping premises safe, clean, and accessible; maintaining sewer, water, and utility lines to each pad space; managing common areas, roads, drainage, and trees; and providing alternative water sources and portable toilets when service is disrupted. Landlords must also post an emergency contact number, establish unique mailing addresses for each lot, and give advance notice before planned water disruptions.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 16, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-212.3, compliant park operators generally maintain all utility lines, common areas, roads, and lot grades in good repair and in compliance with applicable health and safety laws. They post an emergency contact number in common areas, include it in rental agreements, and give residents at least 48 hours' notice before planned water disruptions exceeding two hours. When service failures occur, operators typically arrange alternative potable water and portable toilets within the timeframes the statute specifies and reimburse residents for resulting damages.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-212.3 gives mobile home park residents the right to safe, habitable premises with functioning utilities, accessible common areas, and proper water service. If a landlord fails to meet these obligations, home owners may file a complaint with the Colorado Division of Housing under the Mobile Home Park Act Dispute Resolution and Enforcement Program; as of July 1, 2024, renters who do not own their home, local governments, and nonprofits may also file. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand available remedies, which may include rent reduction or displacement compensation.

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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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-214
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-1104
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Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections

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