Cal. Civ. Code § 38-12-1400.3
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Operative Text
As used in this part 14, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Purchase payment" means any kind of payment that is credited to the purchaser toward the purchase price of a mobile home, regardless of how the payment is denominated. (2) "Rent-to-own contract" means any rent-to-own, lease-to-own, purchase option, or other agreement in which the purchaser of a mobile home agrees to or receives the option to purchase the mobile home over a period mutually agreed upon with the seller of the mobile home.
Colorado Revised Statutes § 38-12-1400.3 establishes the foundational definitions that govern Part 14 of Colorado's mobile home protections. Under this provision, a 'purchase payment' covers any payment credited toward a mobile home's purchase price, no matter what label is attached to it. A 'rent-to-own contract' is broadly defined to include any arrangement—whether called rent-to-own, lease-to-own, a purchase option, or something else—where the buyer has an agreed-upon or optional path to ownership over a set period.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Sellers and operators working with mobile home rent-to-own arrangements in Colorado should understand that § 38-12-1400.3 casts a wide net over what qualifies as a 'rent-to-own contract' and a 'purchase payment.' Any agreement that gives a buyer a path to ownership—regardless of how the contract is titled or how payments are labeled—may fall under Part 14's requirements. Operators generally ensure their agreements are reviewed against these definitions to determine whether Part 14's full set of obligations applies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you are purchasing a mobile home through any kind of installment, lease-to-own, or option-to-buy arrangement in Colorado, § 38-12-1400.3 may be relevant to your situation, as it defines the types of agreements and payments that trigger Part 14's protections. Because the definitions are intentionally broad, payments credited toward your purchase price are covered even if they are called something other than 'purchase payments' in your contract. Tenants and buyers who believe their arrangement qualifies can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how Part 14's broader rules may apply 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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