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Rhode Island Mobile Home Park Operator Resources

Quick-reference guides for operating a mobile home park in Rhode Island — covering rent control, eviction process, lease law, and market data. Governed by Mobile and Manufactured Homes Act (RIGL 31-44).

Rent Control

Rent Control in Rhode Island

Rhode Island does not currently impose rent control on mobile home park lot rents. Operators must still follow Mobile and Manufactured Homes Act (RIGL 31-44) notice requirements and lease provisions on every increase.

Eviction Process

Eviction Process in Rhode Island

Mobile home park evictions in Rhode Island typically take longer than apartment evictions because the resident often owns the home. This is the step-by-step process under Mobile and Manufactured Homes Act (RIGL 31-44), with notice periods, court timelines, and operator best practices.

Lease Law

Lease Law in Rhode Island

Lease requirements for mobile home parks in Rhode Island go beyond standard residential lease language. Mobile and Manufactured Homes Act (RIGL 31-44) imposes MHP-specific provisions that don't apply to apartments. This guide covers the disclosures, notice formats, and clauses operators in Rhode Island should include.

Market Data

Market Data in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has approximately 50 mobile home parks containing roughly 3,400 lots, with average lot rent around $715 per month. Cap rates for stabilized parks cluster between 6.5% and 7.5%.

Informational only — not legal advice. The content on these pages is compiled from public sources including state statutes, US Census manufactured-housing data, and MHI industry reports. Laws change; specific situations vary. Always confirm current statute language and your specific facts with an attorney licensed in Rhode Island.