Iowa Code ch. 562B § 562B.1
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Manufactured Home Communities or Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act”.
Iowa Code ch. 562B § 562B.1 establishes the official short title of the chapter governing the landlord-tenant relationship in manufactured home communities and mobile home parks throughout Iowa. The provision gives the chapter its formal name — the "Manufactured Home Communities or Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act" — which is how it is referenced in legal documents, court filings, and official communications. This title signals that the chapter applies specifically to residential tenancies in manufactured home and mobile home park settings, distinguishing it from Iowa's general residential landlord-tenant law.
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Operators of manufactured home communities and mobile home parks in Iowa should be aware that § 562B.1 identifies the specific chapter of Iowa law — the "Manufactured Home Communities or Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act" — that governs their rental relationships. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with this chapter as a distinct body of law separate from general residential tenancy statutes. Referencing the correct chapter title in leases, notices, and correspondence helps ensure that the applicable legal framework is clearly identified.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured home communities and mobile home parks in Iowa are covered by a dedicated body of law identified in § 562B.1 as the "Manufactured Home Communities or Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act." This chapter is separate from Iowa's general residential landlord-tenant law and is specifically designed to address the unique circumstances of manufactured and mobile home park living. Tenants who believe their rights under this chapter have been affected may find it useful to reference this title when contacting a local tenant-rights organization or seeking information from a legal aid provider.
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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