Cal. Civ. Code § 55.1-1300

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Cal. Civ. Code § 55.1-1300
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Abandoned manufactured home" means a manufactured home occupying a manufactured home lot pursuant to a written agreement under which (i) the tenant has defaulted in rent or (ii) the landlord has the right to terminate the written rental agreement pursuant to § 55.1-1249 .
"Department" means the Department of Housing and Community Development.
"Guest or invitee" means a person, other than the tenant, who has the permission of the tenant to visit but not to occupy the premises.
"Landlord" means the manufactured home park owner or the lessor or sublessor of a manufactured home park. "Landlord" also means a manufactured home park operator who fails to disclose the name of such owner, lessor, or sublessor as provided in § 55.1-1216 .
"Locality" means the same as that term is defined in § 15.2-102 .
"Manufactured home" means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, that in the traveling mode is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length, or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, and that is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems contained in the structure.
"Manufactured home lot" means a parcel of land within the boundaries of a manufactured home park provided for the placement of a single manufactured home and the exclusive use of its occupants.
"Manufactured home owner" means the owner of a manufactured home.
"Manufactured home park" means a parcel of land under single or common ownership upon which five or more manufactured homes are located on a continual, nonrecreational basis together with any structure, equipment, road, or facility intended for use incidental to the occupancy of the manufactured homes. "Manufactured home park" does not include a premises used solely for storage or display of uninhabited manufactured homes or a premises occupied solely by a landowner and members of his family.
"Manufactured home park operator" means a person employed or contracted by a manufactured home park owner or landlord to manage a manufactured home park.
"Manufactured home park owner" means a person who owns land that accommodates a manufactured home park.
"Owner" means one or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested (i) all or part of the legal title to the property or (ii) all or part of the beneficial ownership and right to present use and enjoyment of the premises. "Owner" includes a mortgagee in possession.
"Reasonable charges in addition to rent" means any routine maintenance and utility charges for which the tenant is liable under the rental agreement.
"Rent" means a monthly payment established at the commencement date of the rental agreement or lease renewal made by the tenant to the landlord for use of a manufactured home lot and other facilities or services provided by the landlord.
"Rental agreement" means any agreement, written or oral, and valid rules and regulations adopted in conformance with § 55.1-1228 embodying the terms and conditions concerning the use and occupancy of a manufactured home lot and premises and other facilities or services provided by the landlord.
"Resident entity" means a formal or informal entity that provides documentation that it represents more than 50 percent of the tenant households with a valid lot rental agreement in the manufactured home park at the time an offer to purchase the manufactured home park is made.
"Secured party" means the same as that term is defined in § 8.9A-102 .
"Security interest" means the same as that term is defined in § 8.1A-201 .
"Tenant" means a person entitled as under a rental agreement to occupy a manufactured home lot to the exclusion of others.
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Plain English

Va. Code § 55.1-1300 establishes the foundational vocabulary for Virginia's manufactured home park chapter, setting out precise meanings for terms such as "landlord," "tenant," "manufactured home," "manufactured home park," and "rental agreement." These definitions govern how every other provision in the chapter is interpreted, ensuring that rights and obligations apply consistently to the correct parties and properties. For example, a "manufactured home park" must contain five or more homes on a continual, nonrecreational basis, and a "landlord" can include a park operator who fails to disclose the actual owner's identity.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Va. Code § 55.1-1300, operators and owners of manufactured home parks should be aware that the definition of "landlord" expressly extends to a park operator who does not disclose the name of the actual owner, lessor, or sublessor as required by § 55.1-1216. Compliant park operators and owners typically ensure that ownership and management information is clearly disclosed in all rental agreements and communications. Understanding how terms like "reasonable charges in addition to rent" and "rental agreement" are defined in this section helps operators structure their agreements in conformance with the rest of the chapter.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Va. Code § 55.1-1300 defines "tenant" as a person entitled under a rental agreement to occupy a manufactured home lot to the exclusion of others, which establishes who holds the rights and protections provided throughout the chapter. Tenants in manufactured home parks may find it useful to understand how terms like "guest or invitee," "rent," and "resident entity" are defined here, as these definitions shape the scope of protections available to them. Tenants who believe their rights under this chapter have been affected may consider contacting a tenant-rights organization or consulting the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for guidance on how these definitions apply to their situation.

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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