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New Jersey Mobile Home Park Operator Resources

Quick-reference guides for operating a mobile home park in New Jersey — covering rent control, eviction process, lease law, and market data. Governed by Mobile Home Park Disclosure Statement (NJSA 2A:42-95).

Rent Control

Rent Control in New Jersey

New Jersey now limits manufactured home park lot rent statewide. P.L. 2025, c.85 caps an increase on a covered dwelling site at 3.5% over any 12-month period, on top of New Jersey's long-standing and widespread municipal rent-control ordinances.

Eviction Process

Eviction Process in New Jersey

Mobile home park evictions in New Jersey typically take longer than apartment evictions because the resident often owns the home. This is the step-by-step process under Mobile Home Park Disclosure Statement (NJSA 2A:42-95), with notice periods, court timelines, and operator best practices.

Lease Law

Lease Law in New Jersey

Lease requirements for mobile home parks in New Jersey go beyond standard residential lease language. Mobile Home Park Disclosure Statement (NJSA 2A:42-95) imposes MHP-specific provisions that don't apply to apartments. This guide covers the disclosures, notice formats, and clauses operators in New Jersey should include.

Market Data

Market Data in New Jersey

The Census counts about 35,303 mobile homes in New Jersey, 0.9% of the state's housing and 36th among the 50 states. About 23,495 are owner-occupied and 5,640 are rented.

Park Valuation

Park Valuation in New Jersey

Parks in New Jersey are valued like parks everywhere: net operating income divided by a cap rate. What changes by state is the rent rule. New Jersey limits lot-rent increases statewide.

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 New Jersey.