Cal. Civ. Code § 55.1-1302
Term of rental agreement; fee disclosure statement; renewal; security deposits.
Operative Text
A. A landlord shall offer all current and prospective year-round residents a rental agreement with a rental period of not less than one year. Such offer shall contain the same terms and conditions as are offered with shorter term leases, except that rental discounts may be offered by a landlord to residents who enter into a rental agreement for a period of not less than one year. B. A landlord shall provide, beginning on the first page of the written lot rental agreement, an itemization of all charges to the tenant that comprise (i) the security deposit, (ii) the amount of rent due per payment period pursuant to the rental agreement period, and (iii) any additional one-time charges due prior to the commencement date of the rental agreement or that will be included in the first rental payment. Immediately above the itemized list of charges, the written lot rental agreement shall state: "No additional security deposits or rent shall be charged unless such security deposits or rent are listed below or incorporated into this rental agreement by way of a separate addendum after the execution of this rental agreement." If the landlord attempts to collect from the tenant any charge, fee, or deposit not listed in the itemization required by this subsection or in a separate valid written contract signed by the landlord and the tenant, the tenant may recover from the landlord actual damages, statutory damages of $500 per occurrence, and reasonable attorney fees. C. Upon the expiration of a rental agreement with a term of one year or more, the agreement shall be automatically renewed for a term of the same duration with the same terms unless the tenant provides written notification to the landlord of an intent to not renew the agreement at least 60 days prior to the expiration date or the landlord provides written notice to the tenant of any change in the terms of the agreement at least 60 days prior to the expiration date. If the tenant notifies the landlord in writing within 30 days of receiving notice of the change in terms that he does not agree to such change in terms, such tenant may choose to not renew the rental agreement unless the landlord agrees to maintain the same terms as those in the current agreement. In the case of an automatic renewal of a rental agreement for a year-round resident, the security deposit initially furnished by the tenant shall not be increased by the landlord, nor shall an additional security deposit be required. D. Rental agreements under this section shall be renewed except for reasons that would justify a termination of the rental agreement or eviction by the landlord pursuant to the provisions of § 55.1-1311 or 55.1-1315 . For those rental agreements not renewed for reasons that would justify termination, the landlord shall provide written notice at least 90 days prior to the renewal date stating the reason for such nonrenewal. E. Except as limited by subsection C, the provisions of § 55.1-1226 shall govern the terms and conditions of security deposits for rental agreements under this chapter. F. No landlord shall charge a tenant for late payment of rent unless such charge is provided for in the written rental agreement. No such late charge shall exceed the lesser of 10 percent of the periodic rent or 10 percent of the remaining balance due and owed by the tenant.
Virginia Code § 55.1-1302 governs manufactured-home-park lot rental agreements by requiring landlords to offer year-round residents leases of at least one year, with all fees and deposits fully itemized starting on the first page of the written agreement. Leases of one year or more renew automatically on the same terms unless either party gives at least 60 days' written notice before expiration, and security deposits cannot be increased upon automatic renewal. Landlords may not charge late fees unless the written agreement specifically provides for them, and any such fee is capped at the lesser of 10% of the periodic rent or 10% of the remaining balance owed. Unauthorized charges—those not listed in the required itemization or a separate signed written contract—expose the landlord to actual damages, $500 per occurrence in statutory damages, and reasonable attorney fees.
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Operators subject to Va. Code § 55.1-1302 generally ensure that every written lot rental agreement begins with a complete itemization of the security deposit, periodic rent, and any one-time pre-commencement charges, along with the required disclosure statement immediately above that list. Compliant operators track renewal deadlines carefully, sending any notice of changed terms at least 60 days before a lease expires, and they do not increase or add to the security deposit when a year-round resident's lease auto-renews. Late-fee provisions must appear in the written agreement and must not exceed the statutory cap, and any charge not listed in the itemization or a separate signed addendum risks triggering statutory damages of $500 per occurrence plus attorney fees.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Va. Code § 55.1-1302, tenants in manufactured-home-park lots have the right to be offered a lease of at least one year, and to receive a clear, itemized breakdown of all deposits, rent, and one-time charges on the first page of their written agreement. If a landlord attempts to collect any charge not listed in that itemization or in a separate signed written contract, tenants may be entitled to recover actual damages, $500 per occurrence in statutory damages, and reasonable attorney fees. Tenants whose one-year-or-longer leases are approaching expiration should be aware of the 60-day notice window for objecting to changed terms, and those with questions about their rights under this provision may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Virginia 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.
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