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 in Rhode Island
Rhode Island sets no numeric ceiling on mobile home lot rent, but an increase is not unreviewable. Under R.I. Gen. Laws §31-44.1-2 a majority of a park's home owners may petition for binding arbitration, and an increase found excessive can be reduced.
Eviction ProcessEviction 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 LawLease 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 DataMarket Data in Rhode Island
The Census counts about 4,307 mobile homes in Rhode Island, 0.9% of the state's housing and 49th among the 50 states. About 2,988 are owner-occupied and 565 are rented.
Park ValuationPark Valuation in Rhode Island
Parks in Rhode Island are valued like parks everywhere: net operating income divided by a cap rate. What changes by state is the rent rule. Rhode Island limits lot-rent increases statewide.