Mich. Comp. Laws § § 600.5771
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Sec. 5771. As used in this chapter: (a) "Mobile home" means a mobile home as defined in section 2 of the mobile home commission act, Act No. 96 of the Public Acts of 1987, being section 125.2302 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. (b) "Mobile home park" means a mobile home park as defined in section 2 of Act No. 96 of the Public Acts of 1987, but does not include a seasonal mobile home park as defined in section 2 of Act No. 96 of the Public Acts of 1987.
Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.5771 establishes the definitions that govern the eviction and summary proceedings chapter as it applies to mobile home situations. Under this provision, the term 'mobile home' carries the same meaning given to it by Michigan's Mobile Home Commission Act (Act No. 96 of 1987), and 'mobile home park' likewise adopts that Act's definition — with one important carve-out: seasonal mobile home parks are explicitly excluded from the chapter's scope. These definitional boundaries determine which residents and park operators fall under the procedural rules set out in the surrounding statutes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks should be aware that § 600.5771 ties the legal definitions used in Michigan's summary proceedings chapter directly to the Mobile Home Commission Act (Act No. 96 of 1987). Compliant park operators generally confirm whether their property qualifies as a 'mobile home park' under that Act and note that seasonal mobile home parks fall outside this chapter's coverage. Understanding which definition applies to a given property helps operators determine which procedural framework governs any landlord-tenant proceedings they may be involved in.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For residents living in a mobile home park, § 600.5771 establishes whether the protections and procedures of Michigan's summary proceedings chapter apply to their situation by defining what counts as a 'mobile home' and a 'mobile home park' under state law. Residents of seasonal mobile home parks, as defined by the Mobile Home Commission Act, are notably excluded from this chapter's scope. Tenants who are uncertain whether their park qualifies under these definitions may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the Mobile Home Commission Act's definitions alongside this provision.
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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