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Michigan Mobile Home Park Operator Resources

Quick-reference guides for operating a mobile home park in Michigan — covering rent control, eviction process, lease law, and market data. Governed by state landlord-tenant and mobile home park statutes.

Rent Control

Rent Control in Michigan

Michigan does not currently impose rent control on mobile home park lot rents. Operators must still follow state landlord-tenant and mobile home park statutes notice requirements and lease provisions on every increase.

Eviction Process

Eviction Process in Michigan

Mobile home park evictions in Michigan typically take longer than apartment evictions because the resident often owns the home. This is the step-by-step process under state landlord-tenant and mobile home park statutes, with notice periods, court timelines, and operator best practices.

Lease Law

Lease Law in Michigan

Lease requirements for mobile home parks in Michigan go beyond standard residential lease language. state landlord-tenant and mobile home park statutes imposes MHP-specific provisions that don't apply to apartments. This guide covers the disclosures, notice formats, and clauses operators in Michigan should include.

Market Data

Market Data in Michigan

The Census counts about 232,450 mobile homes in Michigan, 5.1% of the state's housing and 11th among the 50 states. About 143,410 are owner-occupied and 44,730 are rented.

Park Valuation

Park Valuation in Michigan

Parks in Michigan are valued like parks everywhere: net operating income divided by a cap rate. What changes by state is the rent rule. Michigan sets no statewide cap on lot rent.

Informational only — not legal advice. The content on these pages is compiled from public sources: state statutes and the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Laws change; specific situations vary. Always confirm current statute language and your specific facts with an attorney licensed in Michigan.