Cal. Civ. Code § 8A-1804
Md. Code Ann., Real Property Art. Title 8A — Mobile Homes
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(a) On notice of the intent to sell a manufactured housing community in accordance with § 8A–1803 of this subtitle, a homeowners organization may offer to purchase the manufactured housing community by: (1) Providing documentation to the community owner indicating that at least 75% of the members of the homeowners organization who reside in the manufactured housing community, with one vote per home, have voted to purchase the community; (2) Notifying the community owner of the intent to purchase the manufactured housing community; and (3) Submitting to the community owner a proposed agreement to purchase the manufactured housing community that includes terms substantially similar to the terms included in the sales notice provided under § 8A–1803 of this subtitle. (b) The homeowners organization shall send the notice of intent to purchase the manufactured housing community and the proposed agreement required under subsection (a) of this section to the community owner by registered or certified mail. (c) (1) If the homeowners organization submits a proposed agreement to purchase the manufactured housing community in accordance with subsection (a) of this section within the 60–day period identified in § 8A–1803 of this subtitle, the community owner shall consider the offer in good faith, which shall include a duty not to act to scuttle the proposed agreement, not to arbitrarily or capriciously refuse to proceed with negotiations, and not to engage in misconduct or dishonesty in the negotiations. (2) After the expiration of the 60 days identified in § 8A–1803 of this subtitle, a community owner may not be required to consider additional offers from the homeowners organization. (d) If the manufactured housing community owner and the homeowners organization enter into an agreement for the sale of the manufactured housing community, unless the parties agree to an alternative period of time, the homeowners organization shall have not more than 105 days after the date of the agreement to obtain financing and close on the purchase. (e) If the homeowners organization does not obtain financing for the purchase or the parties fail to close on the purchase within the time period prescribed in subsection (d) of this section, the community owner has complied with the community owner’s obligations under this section. (f) A homeowners organization may assign its rights under this subtitle to a local government, housing authority, nonprofit with expertise relating to housing, or the State or an agency of the State, for the purpose of continuing the use of the property as a manufactured housing community that will provide affordable housing. (g) The Department of Housing and Community Development shall maintain on its website a list of organizations and county housing agencies available to assist homeowners with financing for the purchase of a manufactured housing community.
Section 8A-1804 of Maryland's Real Property Code establishes a structured right of first opportunity for residents of a manufactured housing community to collectively purchase their community when the owner intends to sell. A homeowners organization representing at least 75% of resident votes may submit a formal purchase offer—including a proposed agreement with terms substantially similar to the seller's notice—within a 60-day window, and the community owner must consider that offer in good faith. If a purchase agreement is reached, the homeowners organization generally has up to 105 days to secure financing and close the sale. The organization may also assign its purchase rights to a local government, housing authority, or qualifying nonprofit to preserve the community as affordable housing.
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Under § 8A-1804, a community owner who has issued a sales notice under § 8A-1803 must be prepared to receive and genuinely consider any purchase offer submitted by a qualifying homeowners organization within the 60-day notice period. Good-faith consideration under this section means refraining from actions designed to undermine negotiations, avoiding arbitrary refusals to engage, and conducting negotiations honestly. Once the 60-day window closes without a compliant offer, or if the homeowners organization fails to close within the 105-day financing period, the owner's obligations under § 8A-1804 are generally satisfied and the owner may proceed with other sale arrangements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8A-1804 gives residents of a manufactured housing community—acting through a homeowners organization—a meaningful opportunity to purchase their community before it is sold to an outside buyer. Residents who believe a community owner is not engaging in good faith during the 60-day offer period, or is otherwise violating the procedures outlined in § 8A-1804, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or housing attorney to understand available remedies. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development maintains a list of organizations and county housing agencies on its website that can assist homeowners with financing resources related to this process.
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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