Kentucky Mobile Home Park Rules: Tenant Rights & Protections

If you live in a mobile home park in Kentucky, knowing your tenant rights and the park's rules helps protect your home and peace of mind. Kentucky has laws designed to offer important safeguards for manufactured housing residents, including rules about leases, park regulations, rent increases, and eviction. This guide explains what you need to know as a renter in a Kentucky mobile home park, with official information and links to trusted government resources.

Understanding Mobile Home Park Rules and Your Lease

When you rent a lot in a Kentucky mobile home park, you’re covered by the Kentucky Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA) in counties that have adopted it^[1]. Even if your area does not follow URLTA, some basic protections apply to all mobile home renters. Always read your lease and the park’s written rules carefully before signing.

• Parks must provide tenants with a written copy of the lease and any park rules.
• Rules must be applied fairly and cannot conflict with state law.
• Changes to rules generally require advance written notice, often at least 30 days.

Rent Increases in Kentucky Mobile Home Parks

Kentucky law does not set a specific cap on rent increases for mobile home lot rentals, but landlords must give adequate written notice—typically 30 days—before raising the rent. Check your lease, as it may require more notice or have different terms.

Eviction Rules and Grounds for Removal

Evictions from mobile home parks in Kentucky must follow legal procedures. Common reasons include:

• Nonpayment of rent
• Significant or repeated violation of park rules
• Illegal activities as specified under the law

Landlords must provide formal written notice of eviction. The notice period varies depending on the reason (usually 7 days for nonpayment, 14 days for most rule violations). If you do not move out after notice and required time has passed, the landlord must file a court action. Only a court order allows physical removal.

Maintenance, Repairs, and Health Standards

Park owners are responsible for keeping shared areas—the roadways, utilities, and park infrastructure—safe, clean, and in good repair. Tenants must keep their lots tidy and follow adopted rules. If the park fails to maintain basic standards, tenants may have the right to file a complaint or request repairs.

Filing Complaints & Official Forms for Kentucky Renters

If you have trouble with management, you can:

• Send a written notice outlining your concern (always keep a copy for your records).
• For court action (such as responding to eviction proceedings), you may need to file: "Answer to Forcible Detainer Complaint" (Form AOC-1027). Use this if served with eviction papers to tell the court your side of the story.
  Download the Answer to Forcible Detainer Complaint Form (AOC-1027)
  Example: You receive an eviction notice and court paperwork. Use this form to respond and provide your own evidence or explanation at the hearing.
• For complaints about park conditions or fair housing violations, contact your local housing authority or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Kentucky Field Office.

Who Oversees Landlord-Tenant Disputes?

Disputes in Kentucky are handled either by your county District Court or, where applicable, by the Kentucky District Courts. There is no separate landlord-tenant tribunal.

Summary

Kentucky offers renters in mobile home parks some critical rights, but it’s important to act promptly if issues arise and always use official processes. Understanding your lease and responding quickly to notices is key to protecting your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can the park change the rules after I move in?
   Parks can update rules, but they must give written notice—usually at least 30 days in advance—and the rules must apply to all tenants equally.
2. What happens if I can’t pay my lot rent on time?
   You will typically receive a 7-day written notice to pay. If you do not pay within that time, eviction proceedings may begin.
3. Who do I call if the park is not making repairs to shared areas?
   Contact local Code Enforcement or your city/county housing or health department. You may also document the problem in writing to the park before contacting authorities.
4. Do I need a lawyer to respond to an eviction?
   No, but you have the right to represent yourself in Kentucky District Court. If possible, seek free legal advice from Kentucky Legal Aid or a local housing resource.
5. Can my landlord evict me without a court order?
   No, only a court order permits physical removal from your lot. Self-help evictions are illegal in Kentucky.

Need Help? Resources for Renters

• Answer to Forcible Detainer Complaint (Form AOC-1027) (for responding to evictions)
• Find Your Local Kentucky District Court
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Kentucky Renting Resources
• Kentucky Legal Aid (Free Tenant Assistance)
• Full Kentucky Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA)

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1. Kentucky Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (KRS Chapter 383)
2. Kentucky District Courts (Landlord-Tenant Hearings)
3. Answer to Forcible Detainer Complaint (Form AOC-1027)

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