Countryside Title 3 Ch. 8 Mobile Home Parks (Landlord and Tenant Regulations) § 3-8-16-12
ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS OR GRATUITY PROHIBITED
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A. Any park owner who, directly or indirectly, receives, collects or accepts from any person any donation, gratuity, bonus or gift, in addition to lawful charges, upon the representation that compliance with the request or demand will facilitate, influence or procure an advantage in entering into an agreement, either oral or written, for the lease or rental of real property, or contract of sale of a mobile home, or any park owner or his representative who refuses to enter into such lease or contract of sale unless he received, directly or indirectly, a donation, gratuity, bonus or gift, or any park owner or his representative who directly or indirectly aids, abets, requests or authorizes any other person to violate any provision of this subsection, commits a violation of this Section. B. Any person who pays such donation, gratuity, bonus or gift may recover twice its value, together with costs of the action, against any such person in violation of this Section. (1970 Code § 8-38.58)
Countryside Title 3 Ch. 8 Mobile Home Parks § 3-8-16-12 prohibits mobile home park owners from soliciting or accepting any extra payment—such as a donation, bonus, or gift—beyond lawful charges as a condition of, or advantage in, entering into a lease, rental agreement, or mobile home sale contract. The rule also bars park owners from refusing to deal unless such a payment is made, and from helping or encouraging others to do the same. A person who pays such an improper amount has a legal remedy to recover twice the value of what was paid, plus the costs of bringing the action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Countryside Title 3 Ch. 8 Mobile Home Parks § 3-8-16-12, compliant park operators limit the amounts they collect to lawful, disclosed charges and do not request or accept any supplemental payment—whether framed as a gift, bonus, or donation—in connection with leasing a lot or selling a mobile home. Operators also ensure that their representatives and agents understand this prohibition, since the provision extends liability to anyone who aids or authorizes such conduct. Maintaining clear, written records of all charges collected helps demonstrate that no improper payments were solicited or received.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Countryside Title 3 Ch. 8 Mobile Home Parks § 3-8-16-12 gives prospective and current mobile home park residents a specific protection against being asked to pay anything beyond lawful charges in order to secure a lease or purchase contract. If a park owner or their representative demands or accepts such a payment, the person who paid it may be entitled to recover twice the amount paid, along with the costs of the legal action, directly under this provision. Tenants who believe this rule has been violated may wish to document any such demands or payments and consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand the options available to them.
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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