Pennsylvania Mobile Home Park Operator Resources
Quick-reference guides for operating a mobile home park in Pennsylvania — covering rent control, eviction process, lease law, and market data. Governed by Manufactured Home Community Rights Act (68 P.S. §398.1).
Rent Control in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania does not currently impose rent control on mobile home park lot rents. Operators must still follow Manufactured Home Community Rights Act (68 P.S. §398.1) notice requirements and lease provisions on every increase.
Eviction ProcessEviction Process in Pennsylvania
Mobile home park evictions in Pennsylvania typically take longer than apartment evictions because the resident often owns the home. This is the step-by-step process under Manufactured Home Community Rights Act (68 P.S. §398.1), with notice periods, court timelines, and operator best practices.
Lease LawLease Law in Pennsylvania
Lease requirements for mobile home parks in Pennsylvania go beyond standard residential lease language. Manufactured Home Community Rights Act (68 P.S. §398.1) imposes MHP-specific provisions that don't apply to apartments. This guide covers the disclosures, notice formats, and clauses operators in Pennsylvania should include.
Market DataMarket Data in Pennsylvania
The Census counts about 205,602 mobile homes in Pennsylvania, 3.6% of the state's housing and 13th among the 50 states. About 128,978 are owner-occupied and 39,011 are rented.
Park ValuationPark Valuation in Pennsylvania
Parks in Pennsylvania are valued like parks everywhere: net operating income divided by a cap rate. What changes by state is the rent rule. Pennsylvania sets no statewide cap on lot rent.