Ohio Rev. Code § 4781 § 4781.39

Obligations of resident.

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Operative Text

Ohio Rev. Code § 4781 § 4781.39
(A) A resident who is a party to a rental agreement shall:
(1) Keep that part of the premises that the resident occupies and uses safe and sanitary;
(2) Dispose of all rubbish, garbage, and other waste in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner;
(3) Comply with the requirements imposed on residents by all applicable state and local housing, health, and safety codes, rules of the division of industrial compliance, and rules of the manufactured home park;
(4) Personally refrain, and forbid any other person who is on the premises with the resident's permission, from intentionally or negligently destroying, defacing, damaging, or removing any fixture, appliance, or other part of the residential premises;
(5) Conduct self and require other persons on the premises with the resident's consent to conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb the resident's neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of the manufactured home park.
(B) The resident shall not unreasonably withhold consent for the park operator to enter the home to inspect utility connections, or enter onto the premises in order to inspect the premises, make ordinary, necessary, or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements, deliver parcels which are too large for the resident's mail facilities, or supply necessary or agreed services.
(C) If the resident violates any provision of this section, the park operator may recover any actual damages which result from the violation and reasonable attorneys' fees. This remedy is in addition to any right of the park operator to terminate the rental agreement, to maintain an action for the possession of the premises, or injunctive relief to compel access under division (B) of this section.
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Plain English

Ohio Rev. Code § 4781.39 sets out the baseline conduct obligations that apply to residents of manufactured home parks who are parties to a rental agreement. Residents are required to maintain their portion of the premises in a safe and sanitary condition, properly dispose of waste, follow applicable housing and safety codes, prevent damage to the property, and avoid disturbing neighbors. Residents must also allow park operators reasonable access to the home and premises for inspections, repairs, and similar purposes. When a resident fails to meet these obligations, the park operator may seek actual damages and reasonable attorneys' fees, and may also pursue lease termination, possession of the premises, or a court order compelling access.

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For Property Managers

Under Ohio Rev. Code § 4781.39, park operators have a defined set of remedies when a resident fails to uphold the conduct obligations spelled out in the provision. Compliant operators typically document any violations—such as unsanitary conditions, property damage, or refusal of reasonable access—and retain records that could support a claim for actual damages and attorneys' fees. The statute also preserves the operator's right to pursue lease termination or an action for possession alongside, not instead of, a damages claim, giving operators multiple concurrent enforcement paths.

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

For Tenants

Ohio Rev. Code § 4781.39 describes the responsibilities residents of manufactured home parks owe under their rental agreements, including maintaining sanitary conditions, avoiding property damage, and not unreasonably blocking the park operator's access for legitimate purposes. Residents should be aware that a park operator's right of entry under subsection (B) is not unlimited—it is tied to specific, reasonable purposes such as inspections, repairs, and parcel delivery. Tenants who believe an operator is asserting access rights beyond what § 4781.39 permits, or who face a damages or eviction claim under this section, may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Ohio manufactured housing law.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated October 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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Jan 21, 2018
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