Trailer Park Rental Agreement Template

Trailer Park Rental Agreement Template

This Trailer Park Rental Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of the date of the last signature below.

1. Parties

Park Owner / Landlord (“Landlord”):
Full Legal Name (or Business Name): [Landlord Full Legal Name or Business Name]
Park Name (if any): [Trailer/Mobile Home Park Name]
Address for Notices: [Street Address, City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code, Country]
Phone: [Landlord Phone Number]
Email: [Landlord Email Address]

Tenant (“Tenant”):
Full Legal Name: [Tenant Full Legal Name]
Mailing Address (if different from park): [Street Address, City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code, Country]
Phone: [Tenant Phone Number]
Email: [Tenant Email Address]

2. Park and Lot Description

Park Address: [Park Street Address, City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code, Country]

Leased lot or space (the “Lot”):
Lot/Space Number or Identifier: [Lot/Space Number]
Approximate Location/Description within Park: [Description, e.g., “Row B, corner lot near entrance”]
Approximate Lot Size or Type: [Single-wide lot / Double-wide lot / Other]

Common facilities or amenities available to Tenant, if any, subject to park rules:
[Roads, mailboxes, laundry, clubhouse, pool, playground, dog area, dumpsters, etc.]

3. Term of Tenancy

Lease Start Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

Choose one option and complete:

Fixed-Term Lease:
End Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

The tenancy ends on the End Date unless renewed in writing or as required by applicable law.

Month-to-Month Lease:
The tenancy continues on a month-to-month basis until terminated.

For a month-to-month tenancy, either party may terminate by giving at least [Number] days’ written notice before the end of the then-current rental period, or as otherwise required by local mobile home/manufactured housing law.

4. Rent and Other Charges

Base Monthly Lot Rent: [Currency and Amount]

Rent Due Date: [e.g., “1st day of each month”]

Payment Method(s): [Bank transfer, online payment, check, card, other]
Place/Account for Payment: [Payment Address or Account Details]

Late Fee (if permitted by law):
Rent not received within [Number] calendar days after the Due Date may be subject to a late fee of [Currency and Amount or Percentage], consistent with applicable law.

Returned Payment Fee (if any): [Currency and Amount]

Additional recurring charges, if applicable:
– Utility charge: [Description and Amount]
– Trash or septic fee: [Description and Amount]
– Extra vehicle/storage fee: [Description and Amount]
– Pet fee: [Description and Amount]
– Other recurring charge: [Description and Amount]

5. Security Deposit

Security Deposit Amount: [Currency and Amount or “0”]

The Security Deposit is held as security for Tenant’s obligations under this Agreement, including payment of rent and fees and repair of damage to the Lot or park property beyond normal wear and tear.

After Tenant vacates the Lot, removes the trailer/mobile home (if required), and returns any keys/access devices, Landlord will return any remaining Security Deposit, less lawful deductions, within the time required by applicable law. If required, Landlord will provide an itemized statement of deductions.

6. Trailer / Mobile Home Description

The Lot may be occupied only by the trailer, manufactured home, or mobile home described below (the “Home”), unless Landlord approves a replacement in writing:

Type of Home: [Single-wide / Double-wide / Park model / Other]
Year: [Year]
Manufacturer/Make: [Manufacturer or Make]
Model: [Model]
Size (approximate): [Length x Width or square footage]
License/Registration Number (if applicable): [Number and Jurisdiction]
Serial/VIN Number: [Serial or VIN]

Tenant represents that the Home:

• Is in safe, habitable condition and structurally sound;

• Meets park size and utility connection requirements;

• Is properly registered and insured where required by law.

7. Use and Occupancy

7.1 Residential Use Only
The Lot and Home may be used only as a private residence for Tenant and approved occupants.

7.2 Occupancy Limits
Maximum number of overnight occupants: [Number] persons.

Names of regular occupants (other than Tenant): [Names]

Visitors may stay overnight only as allowed by park rules and applicable law.

7.3 Prohibited Uses

Without Landlord’s prior written consent and subject to local law, Tenant will not:

• Use the Lot or Home for illegal activity;

• Operate a public-facing business from the Lot or Home (beyond normal home office use);

• Sublet the Lot or assign this Agreement;

• Rent out the Home as a short-term rental (e.g., daily/weekly guest rentals);

• Erect permanent buildings, sheds, decks, or fences beyond what is allowed by park rules and local codes;

• Store inoperable vehicles, boats, or large equipment on the Lot except as permitted in writing.

8. Utilities and Services

Indicate which utilities/services are provided and how they are billed:

Included in Base Rent (if applicable):
☐ Water
☐ Sewer or septic
☐ Trash collection
☐ Basic yard/common area maintenance
☐ Other: [Description]

Separately Metered or Billed to Tenant:
☐ Electricity – [Metered and billed at posted rates / Tenant’s direct account]
☐ Gas/Propane – [Park-supplied and billed / Tenant’s direct account]
☐ Internet / Cable – [Tenant’s direct account / Park charge]
☐ Other: [Description and billing method]

Tenant agrees to use utilities reasonably and safely and not to overload electrical, water, or sewer systems.

9. Park Rules and Conduct

Tenant agrees to comply with all written park rules, regulations, and policies provided by Landlord and any reasonable updates given in writing.

Park rules may address, for example:

• Quiet hours: [Times, such as “10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.”];

• Speed limits within the park;

• Use of common areas and amenities;

• Appearance and upkeep of the Home and Lot (skirting, steps, porches, lawn care, storage);

• Prohibitions on excessive noise, disorderly conduct, fireworks, or open fires not in approved areas;

• Handling of trash, recycling, and yard waste.

10. Vehicles and Parking

Tenant’s authorized vehicle(s):

Vehicle 1: Year/Make/Model/Color: [Details] – License Plate: [Plate Number]
Vehicle 2 (if allowed): Year/Make/Model/Color: [Details] – License Plate: [Plate Number]

Tenant agrees to:

• Park only in spaces or driveways designated by Landlord;

• Not block roads, emergency access, or other lots;

• Comply with any posted parking rules and vehicle limits;

• Not keep inoperable or unregistered vehicles on the Lot except as allowed by park rules.

11. Pets

Pet Policy:

Pets Allowed: [Yes / No]

If pets are allowed:

• Maximum number and type of pets: [Description]

• Pet Deposit or Pet Fee (if any): [Amount and whether refundable or non-refundable]

• Basic rules: pets must be controlled, not create excessive noise, and must not be allowed to run loose; Tenant must promptly clean up pet waste and comply with any additional park pet rules.

12. Maintenance and Repairs

12.1 Landlord Responsibilities

Landlord will:

• Maintain park roads, common areas, and utilities under Landlord’s control in a reasonably safe condition, as required by law;

• Maintain the general condition of the Lot (grading, main utility connections) suitable for occupancy, subject to weather and normal wear.

12.2 Tenant Responsibilities

Tenant will:

• Maintain the Home, steps, porches, skirting, and any permitted structures in good repair and appearance;

• Keep the Lot reasonably clean, mowed (if required), and free from trash, junk, and hazards;

• Avoid damaging park property and promptly report unsafe conditions;

• Be responsible for damage to the Lot, utilities, or park property caused by Tenant, occupants, or guests, beyond normal wear and tear.

13. Insurance and Risk of Loss

• Tenant is responsible for insuring the Home and Tenant’s personal property in or around the Lot.

• Tenant understands that Landlord’s insurance generally does not cover Tenant’s Home or personal property.

• Tenant occupies and uses the Lot and park at Tenant’s own risk, except as otherwise required by applicable law or expressly stated in this Agreement.

Nothing in this section allows Landlord to act fraudulently or avoid duties imposed by local law regarding premises safety.

14. Default and Remedies

14.1 Tenant Default

Tenant is in default if Tenant:

• Fails to pay rent or required fees when due and does not cure within any applicable notice or grace period;

• Materially breaches this Agreement or park rules and does not cure within any required notice period;

• Uses the Lot or park for illegal purposes.

If a default occurs, Landlord may take actions allowed by local landlord–tenant or mobile home park law, which may include written notice, termination of the tenancy, and lawful steps to recover possession of the Lot, subject to any required court or administrative procedures.

14.2 Landlord Default

Landlord is in default if Landlord materially fails to perform obligations under this Agreement or applicable law after any required notice and cure period. Tenant’s remedies will be those available under local law and any lawful terms of this Agreement.

15. Termination and Move-Out

When this Agreement ends for any reason, Tenant will:

• Pay all rent and charges owed through the end of the tenancy;

• If required or agreed, safely disconnect utilities and remove the Home from the Lot within the time allowed;

• If the Home remains on the Lot with Landlord’s consent, sign any new lot-rental or storage arrangements required by Landlord and allowed by law;

• Remove all personal property from the Lot and any storage areas;

• Leave the Lot reasonably clean and free of trash and abandoned items;

• Return any keys, access cards, remotes, or fobs to Landlord.

Any property left on the Lot may be handled according to applicable law, which may include storage, sale, or disposal after any required notices.

16. Notices

All notices under this Agreement must be in writing and delivered by one or more of the following methods, as permitted by law:

• Personal delivery;

• Certified or registered mail;

• Recognized courier service;

• Email to the addresses listed in Section 1, if both parties agree to accept email notices.

Notices will be sent to the addresses in Section 1 unless a party provides a new notice address in writing.

17. Miscellaneous

Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of [State/Province, Country], including any specific mobile home or manufactured housing park statutes that apply.

Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with any written park rules and addenda referenced in it, is the entire agreement between the parties regarding the Lot and park and replaces any prior written or oral agreements on the same subject.

Amendments
Any change to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties, unless applicable law provides otherwise.

Severability
If any part of this Agreement is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.

18. Optional Attachments

If used, check and attach:

☐ Park Rules and Regulations
☐ Utility and Metering Addendum
☐ Pet Policy Addendum
☐ Lot Diagram or Site Map Showing the Space
☐ Home Installation/Removal Conditions Addendum
☐ Other Addendum: [Description]

19. Signatures

By signing below, the parties agree to be bound by this Trailer Park Rental Agreement.

Landlord:
Signature: _______________________________
Printed Name: [Landlord Full Legal Name or Authorized Signer]
Title (if business): [Title]
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

Tenant:
Signature: _______________________________
Printed Name: [Tenant Full Legal Name]
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]