A statewide advocacy organization for owners of manufactured homes on leased land in Delaware.

Member: Manufactured Home Owners Association of America

4590 Highway One  PMB 112  Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Can the landlord of a manufactured home community terminate a rental agreement?
	A: The landlord may not terminate a rental agreement without due cause.

Q: How often can the landlord of a manufactured home community increase the lot rent?
	A: The lot rent may not be increased more than once during any 12 month period. (Chapter 70, Mobile Home Lots and Leases Act, section 7016).

Q: I'm afraid to join or form an association or become active in DMHOA.
	A: Don't be afraid to take an active role in your life and your future. You cannot be discriminated against or evicted for any of those activities.

Q: Is there any limit as to the amount of the increase of the lot rent in a manufactured home community?
	A: No, unless a limit is stipulated in the rental agreement.

Q: My rental agreement or lease that I signed is for a period of one year. Can I expect that the landlord will renew this lease?
	A: Yes! The rental agreement or lease is automatically renewed as provided by Delaware law

Q: What should I do before I sign a lease in a manufactured home community?
	A: Before signing the lease you must read it carefully.

Q: What should I know before signing a lease?
	A: You should know that there are specific laws in Delaware that offer you some protections, mainly the Mobile Home Lots and Leases Act and the Landlord-Tenants Code.

Q: Why should I join my community association or DMHOA?
	A: You should join and become active in your community association and DMHOA because, simply, there is power in numbers.

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