Cal. Civ. Code § 55.1-1308
Termination of tenancy.
Operative Text
A. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, where a landlord and seller of a manufactured home have in common (i) one or more owners, (ii) immediate family members, or (iii) officers or directors, the rental agreement shall be renewed except for reasons that would justify a termination of the rental agreement or eviction by the landlord as authorized by this chapter. B. A landlord may terminate a rental agreement of any length due to a change in the use of all or any part of a manufactured home park, as allowed by local zoning ordinances, by delivering to each tenant, by certified mail, a 180-day written notice stating the date upon which the rental agreement will terminate and the reason for the termination. Such termination notice shall inform tenants of a resident entity's opportunity to purchase and the manufactured home park owner's duties under § 55.1-1308.4 . Such notice shall also be sent by certified mail to the locality in which the manufactured home park is located. Such termination notice requirement shall not be waived; however, at the request of the tenant, a period of less than 180 days may be agreed upon by both the landlord and tenant in a written agreement separate from the rental agreement executed after such notice is given. The notice required by this section may be sent concurrently with the notice of intent to sell required by § 55.1-1308.3 .
Virginia Code § 55.1-1308 governs how and when a landlord may end a rental agreement in a manufactured home park. When a landlord and the seller of a manufactured home share common ownership, family ties, or corporate officers or directors, the rental agreement must generally be renewed unless a valid legal reason for termination or eviction exists. If a landlord wants to terminate tenancies due to a change in the use of the park—such as a rezoning—the law requires at least 180 days' written notice delivered by certified mail to each tenant and to the local government, and that notice must inform tenants of their community's opportunity to purchase the park under § 55.1-1308.4.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 55.1-1308, operators of manufactured home parks who share ownership, family, or corporate ties with a home seller are generally expected to renew rental agreements unless a legally recognized ground for termination or eviction applies. When a change in land use triggers park closure or conversion, compliant operators deliver a certified-mail notice to every affected tenant and to the locality at least 180 days before the termination date, and that notice must reference the resident entity's opportunity to purchase under § 55.1-1308.4. The 180-day notice requirement cannot be waived by the landlord unilaterally, though a shorter period may be agreed upon in a separate written agreement signed by both parties after the notice has already been issued.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 55.1-1308 provides manufactured home park residents with significant protections against sudden termination, including a mandatory 180-day certified-mail notice when a landlord seeks to end tenancies due to a change in park use. The required notice must also inform residents of their community's right to explore purchasing the park, as outlined in § 55.1-1308.4, giving tenants a meaningful window to organize or seek alternatives. Tenants who believe a termination notice is deficient—for example, because it was not sent by certified mail, did not include the required information, or did not provide the full 180 days—may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Virginia manufactured housing law to understand available options.
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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