Cal. Civ. Code § 8A-101
Md. Code Ann., Real Property Art. Title 8A — Mobile Homes
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(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Gratuity” includes donation, bonus, fee, or gift. (c) (1) “Mobile home” means a structure: (i) Transportable in one or more sections; (ii) 8 or more body feet in width and 30 or more body feet in length; (iii) Built on a permanent chassis; and (iv) Designed to be used as a dwelling, with or without a permanent foundation, when connected to the required utilities. (2) “Mobile home” includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained in the structure. (d) “Park” means any property leased or held out for lease to two or more residents or prospective residents. (e) “Park fee” means any fee, charge, or assessment charged for the use of the park or for services rendered. (f) “Park owner” means any person who has interest in the park and includes any person acting as the agent of a park owner as to the managerial or operations acts taken as the agent of the owner. (g) “Premises” means any: (1) Lot, plot, site, or parcel in the park; or (2) Building, structure, or mobile home in the park. (h) “Rent” means any money or other consideration given for the right of use, possession, and occupancy of the premises. (i) “Rental agreement” means any written understanding between a resident and park owner whereby the resident is entitled to place his mobile home on a site in the park for payment of consideration to the park owner. (j) (1) “Resident” means a mobile home owner who leases or rents a site for residential use and resides in a mobile home park. (2) “Resident” includes a person who maintains a permanent residence with the mobile home owner, and who obtains title to the mobile home after the death of the owner under the terms of a will or by operation of law. (k) “Rule” means any rule established by the owner. (l) “Security deposit” means any payment of money, including payment of last month’s rent in advance of the time it is due, given to a park owner by a resident in order to protect the park owner against nonpayment of rent or damage to the leased premises. (m) “Utility service” means any service available to the premises from a private or public central source. Such services may include sewer, water, electricity, telephone, gas, oil, and cable television.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8A-101 to 8A-1903 establishes the foundational vocabulary for Maryland's mobile home park law, defining the key terms used throughout the entire title. Concepts such as "mobile home," "park," "resident," "rent," "park fee," and "security deposit" are given specific legal meanings that govern how the rest of the statute is interpreted and applied. These definitions set the boundaries of who and what is covered by Maryland's mobile home park regulatory framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8A-101 to 8A-1903, park owners and their agents are subject to the full scope of this title whenever they lease or hold out property to two or more residents or prospective residents. Compliant operators generally ensure that any fees, charges, or assessments they collect—whether labeled as rent, park fees, or gratuities—are understood within the precise meanings these definitions establish. Operators who act as agents of a park owner should be aware that the definition of "park owner" expressly extends to them for managerial and operational acts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8A-101 to 8A-1903 provides residents of mobile home parks with a clear framework for understanding their legal standing under Maryland law, including who qualifies as a "resident" and what counts as "rent" or a "security deposit." Knowing these definitions can help residents identify whether a particular charge or practice falls within the scope of the statute's protections. Tenants who believe a park owner's actions may conflict with this title can consult a tenant-rights organization or seek guidance from a Maryland legal aid office to better understand how these definitions apply to their situation.
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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