Cal. Civ. Code § 8A-405
Md. Code Ann., Real Property Art. Title 8A — Mobile Homes
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A park owner may not charge a resident or his guest any fee to enter, leave, or remain on the site unless, without the consent of the park owner, the guest stays more than 15 consecutive days, or during a year, 30 total days.
Under Maryland Real Property § 8A-405, a manufactured-home park owner is prohibited from imposing any entry, exit, or occupancy fee on a resident or the resident's guest. The only exception arises when a guest stays beyond 15 consecutive days or more than 30 total days in a calendar year without the park owner's consent. Once either threshold is crossed without consent, the park owner may begin charging a fee for that guest's continued presence.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8A-405, compliant park operators generally refrain from assessing any fee against residents or their guests simply for entering, leaving, or remaining on the property. Operators who wish to permit extended guest stays beyond the 15-consecutive-day or 30-total-day annual thresholds may do so by granting consent, which would also waive the right to charge a guest fee for that period. Maintaining clear written records of guest stays and any consent granted helps demonstrate adherence to the limits set by § 8A-405.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Maryland Real Property § 8A-405 gives residents the right to have guests visit without being charged a fee, as long as those guests do not exceed 15 consecutive days or 30 total days in a year without the park owner's consent. If a park owner attempts to charge a fee that appears inconsistent with these thresholds, a resident may consider documenting the dates of the guest's stay and the fee demanded. Tenants can explore options such as contacting a Maryland tenant-rights organization or raising the violation under § 8A-405 through available legal or administrative channels.
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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