Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21 § 21-64

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21 § 21-64
As used in this chapter:

(1) “Mobile manufactured home” means a detached residential unit having three-dimensional components which are intrinsically mobile with or without a wheeled chassis or a detached residential unit built on or after June 15, 1976, in accordance with federal manufactured home construction and safety standards, and, in either case, containing sleeping accommodations, a flush toilet, tub or shower bath, kitchen facilities and plumbing and electrical connections for attachment to outside systems, and designed for long-term occupancy and to be placed on rigid supports at the site where it is to be occupied as a residence, complete and ready for occupancy, except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly operations and connection to utilities systems;

(2) “Mobile manufactured home park” or “park” means a plot of ground upon which two or more mobile manufactured homes, occupied for residential purposes are located;

(3) “Mobile manufactured home space or lot” means a plot of ground within a mobile manufactured home park designed for the accommodation of one mobile manufactured home;

(4) “Licensee” means any person licensed to operate and maintain a mobile manufactured home park under the provisions of this chapter;

(5) “Resident” means a person who owns, or rents and occupies, a mobile manufactured home in a mobile manufactured home park;

(6) “Department” means the Department of Consumer Protection;

(7) “Park owner” or “owner” means a licensee or permittee or any person who owns, operates or maintains a mobile manufactured home park;

(8) “Dwelling unit” means a mobile manufactured home;

(9) “Person” means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, the state or any political subdivision thereof, agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, two or more persons having a joint or common interest, and any other legal or commercial entity;

(10) “Premises” means a dwelling unit and facilities and appurtenances therein and grounds, areas and facilities held out for the use of residents generally or whose use is promised to the resident;

(11) “Rent” means all periodic payments to be made to the owner under the rental agreement;

(12) “Rental agreement” means all agreements, written or oral, and valid rules and regulations adopted under subsection (d) of section 21-70, embodying the terms and conditions concerning the use and occupancy of a dwelling unit or premises.
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Plain English

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21-64 establishes the foundational vocabulary for Connecticut's mobile manufactured home park statutes. It defines key terms—such as "mobile manufactured home," "park," "resident," "rent," and "rental agreement"—that carry specific legal meanings throughout the chapter. These definitions determine which people, properties, and arrangements fall within the scope of the chapter's protections and requirements.

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For Property Managers

Park owners and operators subject to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21-64 should be aware that the definitions in this section shape how the rest of the chapter applies to their operations. For example, the term "rental agreement" encompasses both written and oral agreements as well as valid rules and regulations adopted under the chapter, meaning informal arrangements may still carry legal weight. Compliant operators generally ensure their leases, rules, and communications align with these defined terms to avoid disputes about whether a particular arrangement falls under the chapter's coverage.

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

For Tenants

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21-64 defines who qualifies as a "resident"—someone who owns, or rents and occupies, a mobile manufactured home in a park—which determines eligibility for the protections the chapter provides. The broad definition of "rental agreement" means that oral agreements and park rules can be part of the legally recognized terms of occupancy, not just written leases. Tenants who believe their living situation falls within these definitions and who have concerns about their rights may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection's resources for guidance.

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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