Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 94.001–94.303 § 94.252
RESTRICTION ON SALE OF MANUFACTURED HOME.
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Sec. 94.252. RESTRICTION ON SALE OF MANUFACTURED HOME. (a) The owner of a manufactured home may sell a home located on the leased premises if:(1) the purchaser is approved in writing by the landlord; and(2) a lease agreement is signed by the purchaser.(b) Unless the owner of a manufactured home has agreed in writing, the landlord may not:(1) require the owner to contract with the landlord to act as an agent or broker in selling the home; or(2) require the owner to pay a commission or fee from the sale of the home. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 801, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2002.
Under Texas Property Code § 94.252, a manufactured home owner who rents a lot in a manufactured home community may sell their home while it remains on the leased lot, provided the buyer receives written approval from the landlord and signs a new lease agreement. At the same time, the law limits what a landlord can demand in connection with that sale: unless the homeowner has agreed in writing, the landlord cannot require the homeowner to use the landlord as a sales agent or broker, nor can the landlord require the homeowner to pay a commission or fee out of the sale proceeds. This provision balances the landlord's legitimate interest in approving incoming residents with the homeowner's right to sell freely.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 94.252, compliant lot landlords in manufactured home communities generally maintain a written approval process for prospective buyers and require incoming residents to execute a lease before taking occupancy. Operators are careful not to condition a sale on the homeowner's agreement to use the landlord as a broker or agent, and they do not impose commission or fee requirements on the sale unless the homeowner has separately agreed to those terms in writing. Keeping clear, documented records of buyer approvals and any voluntary brokerage agreements helps demonstrate compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
As a manufactured home owner renting a lot, § 94.252 gives you the right to sell your home in place without being forced to hire your landlord as your sales agent or pay them a commission—unless you have voluntarily agreed to those terms in writing. If a landlord attempts to impose such requirements without your written consent, that conduct may constitute a violation of this provision, and you may have grounds to raise it as a defense or pursue a complaint. Tenant-rights organizations in Texas and the Texas State Law Library can help you understand the general enforcement paths available under Chapter 94 of the Texas Property Code.
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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