Cal. Civ. Code § 8A-602
Md. Code Ann., Real Property Art. Title 8A — Mobile Homes
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A park owner may prescribe by rule that, in any sale of a mobile home by which the mobile home is to be retained in the park, he reserves the right to approve the buyer and the standards of the mobile home. A park owner may not unreasonably withhold approval of a buyer.
Under Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8A-101 to 8A-1903 § 8A-602, a mobile home park owner is permitted to establish rules giving them the right to approve both the buyer and the condition of a mobile home when it is sold but remains within the park. However, that approval authority is not unlimited — the park owner is expressly prohibited from withholding approval without a reasonable basis. The provision balances the park owner's legitimate interest in maintaining community standards with the seller's ability to transfer their home.
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Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8A-101 to 8A-1903 § 8A-602 allows park operators to adopt written rules reserving approval rights over in-park mobile home sales, including standards related to the condition of the home and the qualifications of the prospective buyer. Compliant operators typically document their approval criteria clearly in park rules and apply those criteria consistently and evenhandedly across all transactions. Because the statute expressly bars unreasonable withholding of approval, operators generally maintain records showing the objective basis for any decision to deny a buyer.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8A-101 to 8A-1903 § 8A-602, a resident selling a mobile home that will remain in the park has a statutory protection against a park owner arbitrarily blocking the sale by refusing to approve the buyer. If a park owner denies approval without a reasonable justification, that refusal may constitute a violation of this provision. Residents who believe an approval has been unreasonably withheld may wish to review the park's written rules, document communications with the owner, and consult a tenant-rights organization or housing attorney familiar with Maryland mobile home park law.
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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