Legal Steps to Sell Your Manufactured Home in Colorado

Selling a manufactured home in Colorado involves more than just finding a buyer. Whether you own your home and rent the land, or rent both, it's important to understand the state’s legal procedures and your rights as a renter or seller. Following the correct steps can help you avoid delays, disputes, or unexpected costs during the process.

Understanding Manufactured Home Seller Rights in Colorado

A manufactured home (also called a mobile home) may be situated on land in a park that you rent, or it may be on land that you own. If you are renting a lot in a mobile home park and want to sell your home, you have specific rights and responsibilities under Colorado law. The main legislation guiding these rights is the Colorado Mobile Home Park Act, found within Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 38, Article 12.5¹.

Key Legal Steps When Selling Your Mobile Home

Let’s walk through the main steps and requirements:

• Notify the mobile home park landlord in writing of your intent to sell and provide details about the potential buyer, as required under state law.
• Make sure your home meets safety and park standards. Most parks require inspections or adherence to community guidelines before a sale is approved.
• Transfer title using official forms. The Colorado Department of Revenue’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) oversees manufactured home titling.
• Ensure the buyer is approved by the park manager (if the home is staying in the park). Park owners have the right to review a prospective buyer’s application, but cannot unreasonably prevent your sale.
• Settle any back rent or fees with the landlord prior to closing the sale.

Required Forms and How to Use Them

• Form DR 2395 – Mobile Home Title Application
  
  • Used when transferring title of a manufactured (mobile) home in Colorado.
  • Example: When you and your buyer are ready to finalize the sale, both parties complete this form and submit it to a Colorado DMV branch, along with the current title and a bill of sale.
  • Find the official DR 2395 form here.
• Official Bill of Sale (no specific state form, but must include full details)
  
  • Documents the transfer of ownership rights.
  • Example: When you and the buyer agree on the sale price and terms, create a signed bill of sale to give to the buyer and provide a copy for your records; the DMV may require it alongside the title application.
  • See official bill of sale requirements.
• Notice to Landlord to Sell/Transfer Home
  
  • No state-standardized form, but written notice is legally required.
  • Example: Before selling your mobile home, send your landlord a written notice (by mail or in person) stating your intention and supplying the buyer’s information for park approval.
  • Learn more at the Colorado Department of Local Affairs.

What If the Park Denies Your Buyer?

Colorado law states that landlords cannot unreasonably refuse your buyer if they meet usual residency criteria. If you believe your buyer was denied unjustly, you can use the Mobile Home Park Act Dispute Resolution and Enforcement Program to file a complaint. The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) oversees this process through its Mobile Home Park Act Dispute Resolution Program.

Official Tribunal or Board in Colorado

Mobile home park disputes are handled by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) through the Mobile Home Park Act Dispute Resolution and Enforcement Program. This is the authority for complaints relating to park management and resident rights.

FAQs on Selling a Manufactured Home in Colorado

1. Do I need the park owner’s approval to sell my manufactured home?
   Yes, if your home is staying in the park, the park owner must review—but not unreasonably deny—your buyer's application.
2. What happens if the buyer is rejected by the park?
   You may file a complaint with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs if you believe the rejection is not justified. The park must provide written reasons for denial.
3. Is there a specific form for notifying my park owner of a sale?
   No standard state form exists, but you must provide written notice. See guidance on the official DOLA site.
4. Do I need to pay back rent or other fees before selling?
   Yes. Colorado law states that all outstanding fees should be cleared prior to finalizing the sale.
5. Can I sell my manufactured home if I rent the land but own the home?
   Yes. In Colorado, renters who own their manufactured home have the right to sell it, but need to comply with notification and approval processes.

Key Takeaways

• Written notice and park approval are required to sell your manufactured home if you rent the land.
• Official forms from the Colorado DMV are used to transfer ownership.
• Disputes about buyer approval can be submitted to DOLA’s official dispute resolution program.

Need Help? Resources for Renters

• Colorado Mobile Home Park Act Dispute Resolution and Enforcement Program – For filing complaints or questions about park rules
• Colorado DMV Mobile Home Title Manual – For title transfer and ownership guidelines
• Colorado Mobile Home Park Act – Full Legislation

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1. Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 38, Article 12.5 (Mobile Home Park Act)
2. Colorado Department of Local Affairs: Mobile Home Park Act Program
3. Colorado DMV – Mobile Home Manual and Forms

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