230 R.I. Code R. 30-15-1 § 230-RICR-30-15-1 § 1.5
Licenses
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A.No person shall operate a Mobile and Manufactured Home Park without first obtaining a License from the Department. Any Person wishing to obtain a License shall make written application for such License on the forms prescribed by the Department. Before accepting the application for processing, the application shall be completed in full and shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee per Occupied Site in the amount specified by the Act. B.Upon receipt of the License application, the Division shall review the application to determine if it is in compliance with the requirements of the Act and these Rules. The Division may require that the Applicant submit such additional information as the Division may deem necessary to enable it to complete its evaluation of the application. C.All licenses shall be effective for one (1) year from the date of issuance and may not be transferred without written permission from the Department.
Under Rhode Island regulation 230 RICR 30-15-1 § 1.5, no one may operate a Mobile and Manufactured Home Park without first holding a valid license issued by the Department. A written application must be submitted on the Department's prescribed forms, accompanied by a non-refundable fee calculated per occupied site. Licenses last one year from the date of issuance and cannot be transferred to another party without the Department's written approval.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 230 RICR 30-15-1 § 1.5 requires that operators of Mobile and Manufactured Home Parks secure a license from the Department before beginning operations. Compliant operators typically submit a fully completed application on the Department's official forms along with the required per-occupied-site fee, and they renew that license annually. Because licenses are non-transferable without written departmental approval, operators who sell or otherwise convey a park generally coordinate with the Department in advance to address licensing continuity.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Rhode Island regulation 230 RICR 30-15-1 § 1.5 establishes that the park where a tenant resides must be licensed by the Department, and that license must be current and properly held — not transferred without written permission. Tenants who have reason to believe their park is operating without a valid license may consider contacting the Rhode Island Department of Health or the relevant state agency to inquire about the park's licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with manufactured housing law can help residents understand what options may be available when a park appears to be out of compliance with this provision.
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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