Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20 § 59.20.095
Short-term rental agreements for recreational vehicles.
Operative Text
Any landlord who has complied with the notice requirements under RCW 59.20.080 (1)(e) may provide a short-term rental agreement for a recreational vehicle for any mobile home lot or space that is vacant at the time of or becomes vacant after the notice of closure or conversion is provided. The rental agreement term for such recreational vehicles must be for no longer than the date on which the mobile home park is officially closed. Any short-term rental agreement provided under this section is not subject to the provisions of this chapter. For purposes of this section, a "recreational vehicle" does not mean a park model.
Under Washington's Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act, specifically Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.095, a mobile home park landlord who has properly issued a closure or conversion notice as required by RCW 59.20.080(1)(e) is permitted to rent vacant lots on a short-term basis to recreational vehicles (excluding park models). These short-term RV agreements cannot extend beyond the official closure date of the park, and they are explicitly exempt from the broader protections and requirements of Chapter 59.20. This provision creates a narrow, time-limited rental category that applies only in the context of a park undergoing closure or conversion.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.095, operators who have satisfied the notice requirements of RCW 59.20.080(1)(e) are generally understood to document that compliance before entering into any short-term RV rental agreement on a lot that is vacant or becomes vacant following the closure or conversion notice. Compliant operators typically ensure that any such rental agreement is written to expire no later than the park's official closure date, and that the agreement clearly identifies the unit as a recreational vehicle rather than a park model. Because these agreements fall outside the standard protections of Chapter 59.20, operators commonly maintain clear records distinguishing them from standard mobile home lot tenancies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.20.010 et seq. § 59.20.095 establishes that short-term RV rental agreements entered into under this provision are not covered by the standard tenant protections found in Chapter 59.20 of Washington law. Individuals occupying a lot under such an agreement in a park that has issued a closure or conversion notice may want to review the terms of their specific rental agreement carefully, as the usual statutory safeguards do not apply. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with Washington manufactured housing law can help individuals understand what rights, if any, may still be available outside of Chapter 59.20.
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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