Cal. Civ. Code § 8A-1806
Md. Code Ann., Real Property Art. Title 8A — Mobile Homes
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(a) If a community owner willfully fails to comply with the requirements of this subtitle, the community owner shall be liable to the homeowners organization in the amount of $10,000. (b) A purchaser who files an affidavit as required under § 8A–1803(a) of this subtitle is liable to the homeowners organization in the amount of $10,000 if the purchaser: (1) Closes the manufactured housing community within 5 years after the date the purchase is finalized; or (2) Increases the rent for a lot on the property by more than 10% per year in the first 3 years after the date the purchase is finalized.
Maryland Real Property § 8A-1806 establishes financial liability for two categories of actors in manufactured housing communities. A community owner who willfully fails to meet the requirements of this subtitle owes $10,000 to the homeowners organization. Separately, a purchaser who filed the required affidavit under § 8A-1803(a) but then closes the community within five years of purchase, or raises lot rents by more than 10% per year in the first three years, also faces a $10,000 liability to the homeowners organization.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8A-1806, community owners and purchasers of manufactured housing communities face significant financial exposure if they fall short of the subtitle's requirements. Compliant operators generally ensure full adherence to all subtitle obligations and, if they have filed an affidavit under § 8A-1803(a), avoid closing the community within five years and keep annual lot-rent increases at or below 10% during the first three years post-purchase. Maintaining thorough documentation of rent adjustments and operational decisions is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance with provisions like § 8A-1806.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 8A-1806 of Maryland's Real Property Code gives the homeowners organization—not individual tenants directly—the right to recover $10,000 from a community owner who willfully violates the subtitle's requirements, or from a purchaser who closes the community prematurely or raises rents beyond the permitted threshold. Residents of a manufactured housing community may want to connect with their homeowners organization to understand whether a violation has occurred and what collective remedies may be available. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with Maryland manufactured housing law can help residents understand how § 8A-1806 interacts with other protections in this subtitle.
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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