Utah Admin. Code R392-402 § R392-402-8
Operation and Maintenance.
Operative Text
R392-402-8. Operation and Maintenance.
(1) The operator shall maintain the following in a clean and operable condition, and free of litter and debris:
(a) common-use buildings, rooms, and equipment, including provided furnishings and equipment in manufactured
home community areas,; and
(b) the grounds surrounding them.
(2) Where necessary, the operator shall employ all reasonable means to eliminate or control infestations of vermin
within each part of a manufactured home community. This shall include approved screening or other approved control of outside
openings in common-use buildings.
(3) The operator shall maintain interior roads and parking areas in a manner that prevents harborage for vermin or
fugitive dust.Utah Admin. Code R392-402-8 establishes cleanliness and maintenance standards for manufactured home communities. Operators are required to keep shared buildings, rooms, equipment, furnishings, and surrounding grounds free of litter and debris. The rule also requires operators to take all reasonable measures to eliminate or control vermin infestations in common-use areas and to maintain interior roads and parking areas in a way that prevents vermin harborage and fugitive dust.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under R392-402-8, compliant manufactured home community operators routinely inspect and clean shared facilities, furnishings, and the grounds around them to ensure they remain free of litter and debris. Operators also implement approved screening or other approved control measures on exterior openings in common-use buildings to address vermin risks, and they maintain interior roads and parking areas to prevent conditions that could harbor vermin or generate fugitive dust. Keeping documented records of maintenance schedules, pest-control measures, and road upkeep is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating ongoing compliance with this rule.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
R392-402-8 gives residents of manufactured home communities a basis to expect that shared buildings, grounds, roads, and parking areas will be kept clean, free of vermin, and free of conditions that generate fugitive dust. If these standards are not being met, residents may report concerns to the local health department or the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees the administrative code under which this provision falls. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what options may be available when an operator 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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