Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20 § 59.20.305
Manufactured/mobile home communities -- Good faith negotiations -- Notice of intent to purchase or lease.
Operative Text
A landlord intending to sell or lease a manufactured/mobile home community or the property on which it sits is required to negotiate in good faith with qualified tenant organizations and eligible organizations. Any qualified tenant organization or eligible organization that submits a notice of intent to purchase or lease a manufactured/mobile home community or the property on which it sits pursuant to RCW 59.20.320 and 59.20.325 is required to negotiate in good faith with the landlord intending to sell or lease the manufactured/mobile home community or property on which it sits, including notifying the owner promptly if conditions change and there is no longer any intent to purchase or lease the manufactured/mobile home community or the property on which it sits.
Under Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.305, when a landlord plans to sell or lease a manufactured/mobile home community—or the land it occupies—both the landlord and any qualified tenant or eligible organization that has submitted a notice of intent to purchase or lease are legally required to engage in good faith negotiations with each other. Neither side may simply go through the motions; the obligation is mutual and substantive. Organizations that have expressed interest must also promptly inform the landlord if their intent to purchase or lease changes or disappears entirely.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 59.20.305, a landlord who intends to sell or lease a manufactured/mobile home community or its underlying property must enter into genuine, good faith negotiations with any qualified tenant organization or eligible organization that submits a notice of intent under RCW 59.20.320 and 59.20.325. Compliant operators generally document their negotiation efforts, respond to inquiries in a timely manner, and avoid actions that would undermine the integrity of the process. Consulting legal counsel familiar with Washington's manufactured housing statutes is a common step for landlords navigating this requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 59.20.305 of Washington's Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act gives qualified tenant organizations and eligible organizations the right to negotiate in good faith with a landlord who intends to sell or lease the community or its property, provided a proper notice of intent has been submitted under RCW 59.20.320 and 59.20.325. Tenant organizations that participate in this process are also obligated to notify the landlord promptly if their intent to purchase or lease changes. Residents and tenant groups seeking to understand or exercise these rights may find guidance through Washington tenant-rights organizations or the Washington State Attorney General's office.
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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