Cal. Civ. Code § 8A-701
Md. Code Ann., Real Property Art. Title 8A — Mobile Homes
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(a) A park owner shall assure the resident that the resident, peaceably and quietly, may enter on the leased premises at the beginning of the term of any lease. (b) If the park owner fails to provide the resident with possession of the site at the beginning of the term of any lease, the rent payable under the rental agreement shall abate until possession is delivered. The resident on written notice to the park owner before possession is delivered may terminate, cancel, and rescind the rental agreement.
Under Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8A-101 to 8A-1903 § 8A-701, a mobile home park owner is required to guarantee that a resident can peacefully take possession of their leased site at the start of the lease term. If possession is not delivered on time, rent automatically stops accruing until the site is actually made available. The resident also has the option to cancel the rental agreement entirely by providing written notice to the park owner before possession is delivered.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. §§ 8A-101 to 8A-1903 § 8A-701 places a clear obligation on park owners to ensure that a leased site is ready and accessible for the resident at the agreed-upon start of the lease term. Compliant operators typically coordinate site preparation, prior-tenant move-outs, and any necessary inspections well in advance of a new lease's commencement date. Failure to deliver possession on time triggers automatic rent abatement and exposes the park owner to the risk of the resident lawfully terminating the agreement in writing.
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 § 8A-701 gives residents the right to peaceful possession of their site from the very first day of the lease term. If a park owner does not deliver possession on time, rent does not accrue during that delay, and the resident may send written notice to cancel the rental agreement before possession is ever provided. Residents who believe this right has been violated may consider documenting the delay in writing, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or exploring complaint options available through local or state housing authorities.
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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