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  • 10-30-2018, 02:09 PM
    danfrommi
    How to Get Out of a Mobile Home Lot Lease
    My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Michigan

    So 18 years ago I worked with a guy who said he'd do a month to month- rent to own deal on his mobile home in Michigan. I did that and bought the home years ago. I was basically subletting. The Mobile home park (Holiday Estates in Canton, MI - stay away from them) asked me after a few years if I wanted a lease and I believe I did one for 1 year per their request. and it ended years ago. I've been month to month there for over 15 years. The last 3 years have been a nightmare since this new manager harrasses everyone and I moved out. Now she says I cant sell my mobile home until I get new doors, new paint, new skirting, remodel it, etc and it will be thousands to do this. She complains it doesnt look new - well duh its older like most of them in this park. Its $2500 for someone to tear it down. In the meantime I have to pay lot rent she says until its gone. I want out of this thing wihtout spending thousands. Can she do this? Can't I just sell to someone or give to someone? What if I sell and its someone the park doesnt approve of - so what- what can happen to me? I'm not bound by any lease . I dont care about the house. I just want out without having an eviction on my record and oweing them a bunch of money. Any help is appreciated.
    Dan
  • 10-30-2018, 02:36 PM
    adjusterjack
    Re: Getting Out of a Mobile Home : Month to Month
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    Quoting danfrommi
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    I just want out without having an eviction on my record and oweing them a bunch of money.

    That's what everybody wants when they have a bad landlord tenant situation.

    Doesn't work that way.

    Assuming you transferred title to yourself when you finished paying for the mobile home you have a month to month tenancy in the park that has rights and obligations by statute:

    http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(aff...l-236-1961-57a

    If you simply abandon the mobile home, the park owner may incur costs to get ownership or get rid of it and you can be sued for those costs and probably lose.

    If you don't care about the MH why not ask the park owner (not the manager) if he/she will take title in exchange for releasing you (in writing) from any further obligation.

    If no, then you have the option of leaving, taking your chances, and hoping you don't get sued or sent to collections.
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