Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20 § 59.20.350
Manufactured/mobile home communities -- Notice of opportunity to compete to purchase -- Registry of eligible organizations -- Department of commerce to maintain.
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(1) The department of commerce must maintain a registry of all eligible organizations that submit to the department of commerce a written request to receive notices of opportunity to compete to purchase or lease manufactured/mobile home communities pursuant to RCW 59.20.325 . The department of commerce must provide registered eligible organizations with notices of opportunity to compete to purchase once it receives such a notice. The registry must include the following information: (a) The name and mailing address of the eligible organization; and (b) A statement that the eligible organization wishes to purchase or lease a manufactured/mobile home community. (2) The department of commerce must provide a copy of the registry required to be maintained under this section to any person upon request.
Under Washington's Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act, § 59.20.350 establishes a registry administered by the Washington Department of Commerce that tracks organizations eligible to compete when a manufactured or mobile home community becomes available for purchase or lease. When the Department receives a notice of opportunity to compete, it forwards that notice to all registered eligible organizations. The registry itself is a public record, available to anyone who requests a copy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners of manufactured/mobile home communities in Washington who are considering a sale or lease of their community should be aware that § 59.20.350 connects directly to the notice requirements under RCW 59.20.325. The Department of Commerce maintains and distributes the registry of eligible organizations, so once a qualifying notice is submitted, registered organizations will be informed. Compliant community owners generally ensure their sale or lease process accounts for this notification framework before finalizing any transaction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured/mobile home communities in Washington benefit from § 59.20.350 because it supports the broader opportunity-to-purchase framework that can help preserve their community. Eligible organizations — such as resident associations or nonprofits — can register with the Washington Department of Commerce to receive timely notices when a community becomes available for purchase or lease. Tenants interested in understanding how this registry may relate to their community's future can request a copy of the registry from the Department of Commerce or reach out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with Washington's manufactured housing laws.
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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