Utah Code § 57-16 § 57-16-12
Waiver of rights and duties prohibited.
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Waiver of rights and duties prohibited. No park or resident may agree to waive any right, duty, or privilege conferred by this chapter.
Utah Code Ann. § 57-16-12 establishes that neither a mobile home park operator nor a resident can contractually give up any right, duty, or privilege that the chapter grants them. Any agreement—whether in a lease, addendum, or separate contract—that purports to waive these protections is not legally effective under this provision. The rule applies equally to both parties, meaning neither side can be pressured or voluntarily agree to surrender what the chapter provides.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Utah Code Ann. § 57-16-12, park operators cannot include lease clauses or other contractual terms that ask residents to sign away any right or protection the chapter grants. Compliant operators review their rental agreements and park rules to ensure no provision attempts to disclaim or waive statutory duties on either side. Because such waivers are void regardless of how they are worded, operators generally rely on lease language that works within the chapter's framework rather than around it.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Utah Code Ann. § 57-16-12 means that if a lease or any other agreement you signed contains language purporting to waive your rights under the mobile home park chapter, that language generally has no legal force. Residents who believe a park is attempting to enforce a waiver of statutory rights may consider contacting a tenant-rights organization or a Utah legal aid office for general information about their options. Raising the existence of § 57-16-12 as a defense in any dispute where a waiver is being asserted against you is one avenue that residents have available.
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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