Cal. Civ. Code § 38-12-203.5

Change in use of the park - remedies for home owners - definitions.

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effective 10/16/2026ColoradoNo-Fault Relocation Payments

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 38-12-203.5
(1) As
used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) 
"In-place fair market value" means the fair market value of the
mobile home and any attached appurtenances and structures on the lot owned by
the home owner such as porches, decks, skirting, awnings, and sheds, taking
into account the actual cost of all improvements made to the mobile home by the
home owner. Fair market value is determined based on the value of the mobile
home in its current location prior to the decision to change the use of the
park.

(b) 
"Relocation costs" includes:

(I) Any
reasonable costs incurred to move the mobile home, furniture, and personal
belongings therein to a replacement site;

(II) 
The reasonable cost of disassembling, moving, and reassembling any attached
appurtenances and structures on the lot owned by the home owner such as
porches, decks, skirting, awnings, and sheds, which were not acquired by the
landlord;

(III) 
The costs of anchoring the unit;

(IV) 
The costs of connecting or disconnecting the mobile home to utilities;

(V) 
Insurance coverage during transport; and

(VI) 
The cost to disassemble and reinstall any accessibility improvements such as
wheelchair ramps, lifts, and grab bars.

(2) If
a landlord intends to change the use of the land comprising a mobile home park
or part of a mobile home park or the mobile home park is condemned for reasons
that are the responsibility of the park owner and the change in use or
condemnation would result in the displacement of one or more mobile homes in
the park, for each displaced mobile home, the landlord shall provide the home
owner or home owners one of the following at the home owner's or home owners'
choosing within thirty days of receiving a written demand by the home owner or
home owners:

(a) 
Payment of relocation costs to relocate the mobile home to a location of the
home owner's choosing within one hundred miles by road of the park. Relocation
costs are determined based on the lowest estimate obtained by the home owner
from a mobile home mover. The landlord may request a copy of the estimate to
support the request for payment of relocation costs. If the home owner
exercises this option, the home owner must actually relocate the mobile home
and all personal belongings in accordance with the estimate used to determine
relocation costs prior to the date of the change in use set forth in the notice
required by section 38-12-203 (1)(d)(II). The home owner is responsible for
additional mileage costs to move the mobile home to a location more than one
hundred miles from the park.

(b) 
Submission of a binding offer to purchase the mobile home for the greater of:

(I) 
Seven thousand five hundred dollars for a single-section mobile home or ten
thousand dollars for a multi-section mobile home; or

(II) 
One hundred percent of the in-place fair market value as determined through the
appraisal process set forth in this subsection (2)(b)(II). Within thirty days
of submitting the offer, the landlord shall hire a licensed, certified
residential, or certified general appraiser from the active appraisers list
published by the division of real estate in the department of regulatory
agencies to conduct the appraisal. If the home owner disputes the appraised
value of the mobile home, the home owner may hire a licensed, certified
residential, or certified general appraiser from the active appraisers list to
obtain a second appraisal at the home owner's expense. To be considered, the
home owner must obtain the appraisal within sixty days of receipt of the landlord's
appraisal. The results of all appraisals shall be provided in writing by the
appraiser to both landlord and home owner. If a second appraisal is obtained,
the home owner is entitled to the average of the appraisals obtained by the
landlord and the home owner. If the home owner is not satisfied with the
appraisal or appraisals received, the home owner may submit a request for
payment of relocation costs as set forth in subsection (2)(a) of this section.
If the home owner exercises the option for purchase under this subsection
(2)(b)(II), the sale closing must occur prior to the date of the change in use
set forth in the notice provided pursuant to section 38-12-203 (1)(d)(II).

(3) If
an appraiser conducting an appraisal pursuant to subsection (2)(b)(II) of this
section identifies lack of maintenance, deferred maintenance, or deterioration
of the mobile home park beyond normal wear and tear that negatively affects the
value of a mobile home, the appraiser shall determine the value of the home
with an upward adjustment in value if necessary to eliminate the negative
effect in value caused by the lack of maintenance, deferred maintenance, or
deterioration of the park beyond normal wear and tear.

(4) On
July 1, 2024, and on July 1 of each year thereafter, the department shall
adjust the amount specified in subsection (2)(b)(I) of this section in
accordance with the percentage change for the previous twelve months at the
time of the calculation in the United States department of labor, bureau of
labor statistics, consumer price index for Denver-Aurora-Lakewood for all items
and all urban consumers, or its successor index. The department shall publish
the adjusted amount on the department's website.

(5) A
home owner is entitled to the remedies provided under this section only if the
home owner has not given notice to terminate the home owner's lease or rental
agreement as of the date of the notice of the change in use.

(6) Any
agreement made with a home owner to waive any rights under this section is
invalid and ineffective for any purpose.
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Plain English

Colorado Revised Statutes § 38-12-203.5 establishes protections for mobile home owners when a park landlord intends to change the use of the land or when the park is condemned due to the owner's responsibility, resulting in displacement. Displaced home owners may choose between having their relocation costs covered (up to 100 miles) or receiving a purchase offer for their home at the greater of a set minimum dollar amount or 100% of the home's in-place fair market value. Appraisal disputes are resolved through a defined process, and any agreement that waives these rights is explicitly void under the statute. Home owners who have already given notice to terminate their own lease before the change-in-use notice is issued are not entitled to these remedies.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-203.5, operators planning a change in use or facing owner-responsible condemnation that displaces mobile home residents are generally expected to present each affected home owner with a written choice of remedies within 30 days of a written demand. Compliant operators typically obtain or facilitate appraisals through licensed appraisers on the Division of Real Estate's active list and track the annually adjusted minimum purchase amounts published by the department each July 1. Operators also ensure that any relocation cost payments are based on the lowest estimate obtained by the home owner from a qualified mover, and they do not attempt to have home owners sign waivers of their statutory rights, as such agreements are void under § 38-12-203.5(6).

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-203.5 gives mobile home owners the right to choose between relocation cost coverage or a purchase offer when a park changes use or is condemned due to the park owner's actions. Home owners can trigger these remedies by submitting a written demand, and if they dispute an appraisal, they have the right to commission a second appraisal within 60 days and receive the average of both figures. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with Colorado mobile home park law can help home owners understand the appraisal process, the annually adjusted minimum purchase amounts, and the timeline requirements set out in § 38-12-203.5.

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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Related Rules

§ 14.550.01
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK CLOSINGS
§ 165.06
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
§ 165.07
REMEDIES

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