Countryside Title 3 Ch. 8 Mobile Home Parks (Landlord and Tenant Regulations) § 3-8-16-6
TENANT'S DUTIES
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The tenant shall agree at all times during the tenancy to: A. Keep the mobile home unit, if he rents such, or the exterior premises if he rents a lot, in a clean and sanitary condition, free of garbage and rubbish. B. Refrain from the storage of any inoperable motor vehicle. C. Refrain from washing any vehicles except at an area designated by park management. D. Refrain from performing any major repairs of motor vehicles at any time. E. Refrain from the storage of any icebox, stove, building material, furniture or similar items on the exterior premises. F. Keep the supplied basic facilities, including plumbing fixtures, cooking and refrigeration equipment and electrical fixtures in a leased mobile home unit in a clean and sanitary condition and be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in their proper use and operation. G. Not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, impair or remove any part of the premises or knowingly permit any person to do so. H. Conduct himself and require other persons on the premises with his consent to conduct themselves in a manner that will not affect or disturb his neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of the premises. I. Abide by all the rules or regulations concerning the use, occupation and maintenance of the premises. J. Abide by any reasonable rules for guest parking which are clearly stated. (1970 Code § 8-38.51)
Countryside Title 3 Ch. 8 Mobile Home Parks § 3-8-16-6 sets out a comprehensive list of behavioral and maintenance obligations that apply to mobile home park tenants throughout their tenancy. The rule covers cleanliness of the unit and lot, restrictions on storing inoperable vehicles or outdoor furniture and appliances, limits on vehicle washing and repairs, care of supplied fixtures, prohibition on property damage, requirements for peaceful conduct, and compliance with park rules including guest parking policies. These duties apply continuously — not just at move-in or move-out — and extend to guests and others on the premises with the tenant's consent.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks subject to Countryside Title 3 Ch. 8 § 3-8-16-6 generally document these tenant duties clearly in lease agreements and park rules so that residents have written notice of each obligation from the outset of tenancy. Compliant park management typically designates a specific vehicle-washing area, posts or distributes guest parking rules in writing, and maintains records of any rule violations and communications with tenants. Consistent, even-handed enforcement of these standards across all residents helps demonstrate that any corrective action taken is grounded in the provision's requirements rather than selective application.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Countryside Title 3 Ch. 8 § 3-8-16-6, tenants in mobile home parks have a defined set of ongoing duties, but they also have an interest in ensuring that any alleged violation is accurately documented and fairly applied. If a landlord claims a breach of these duties as grounds for a lease action, tenants may be able to raise questions about whether the alleged conduct actually falls within the provision's scope — for example, whether a repair constituted 'major' vehicle work or whether a stored item qualifies under the listed categories. Tenants who believe a rule is being applied inconsistently or in bad faith may find it useful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Countryside's mobile home park regulations.
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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