Utah Code § 57-16 § 57-16-3
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Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Amenities" means the following physical, recreational or social facilities located at a mobile home park: (a) a club house; (b) a park; (c) a playground; (d) a swimming pool; (e) a hot tub; (f) a tennis court; or (g) a basketball court. (2) "Change of use" means a change of the use of a mobile home park, or any part of it, for a purpose other than the rental of mobile home spaces. (3) "Fees" means other charges incidental to a resident's tenancy including, but not limited to, late fees, charges for pets, charges for storage of recreational vehicles, charges for the use of park facilities, and security deposits. (4) "Mobile home" means a transportable structure in one or more sections with the plumbing, heating, and electrical systems contained within the unit, which when erected on a site, may be used with or without a permanent foundation as a family dwelling. (5) "Mobile home park" means any tract of land on which two or more mobile home spaces are leased, or offered for lease or rent, to accommodate mobile homes for residential purposes. (6) "Mobile home space" means a specific area of land within a mobile home park designed to accommodate one mobile home. (7) "Public utility" means an entity that provides electrical or gas service, including a: (a) public utility as defined in Title 54, Chapter 2, General Provisions; or (b) municipality as defined in Title 10, Utah Municipal Code. (8) "Rent" means charges paid for the privilege of occupying a mobile home space, and may include service charges and fees. (9) "Resident" means an individual who leases or rents space in a mobile home park. (10) "Service charges" means separate charges paid for the use of electrical and gas service improvements which exist at a mobile home space, or for trash removal, sewage and water, or any combination of the above. (11) "Settlement discussion expiration" means: (a) the resident has failed to give a written notice of dispute within the period specified in Subsection 57-16-4.1(2); or (b) the resident and management of the mobile home park have met together under Subsection 57-16-4.1(3) but were unsuccessful in resolving the dispute in their meeting.
Utah Code Ann. § 57-16-3 establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout Utah's Mobile Home Park Act. It defines key terms such as "mobile home," "mobile home park," "resident," "rent," "fees," and "service charges," among others, so that the rights and obligations described in the rest of the chapter are applied consistently. For example, the definition of "rent" is broad enough to include service charges and fees, while "fees" and "service charges" are themselves separately defined to distinguish different types of charges a resident might encounter. Understanding these definitions is essential context for interpreting any other provision in this chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Utah should be familiar with the specific definitions set out in § 57-16-3, because these terms govern how the rest of the Mobile Home Park Act applies to their operations. For instance, the distinction between "rent," "fees," and "service charges" affects how different charges must be disclosed and handled under subsequent sections of the chapter. Compliant operators generally ensure that their lease agreements and notices use terminology consistent with these statutory definitions, reducing ambiguity about what residents are being charged for and why.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Utah Code Ann. § 57-16-3 defines the terms that shape your rights as a "resident" — a person who leases or rents space in a mobile home park — throughout the rest of the Mobile Home Park Act. Knowing how the law distinguishes between "rent," "fees," and "service charges" can be relevant when reviewing charges on a bill or evaluating whether a park's practices align with what the statute permits. Tenants who believe charges or practices do not match these definitions may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Utah mobile home park law.
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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