New Hampshire Rent Increase Limits for Mobile Home Park Tenants

If you rent a mobile home lot in New Hampshire, understanding when and how much your rent can increase is critical for your housing stability. New Hampshire law has specific protections for mobile home park residents, including required notice periods and rules about how landlords can raise rent. This guide will help explain these laws in easy-to-understand terms, outline your options if you receive a rent increase notice, and link you to helpful official resources.

Rent Increase Rules in New Hampshire Mobile Home Parks

Unlike regular apartment rentals, New Hampshire provides unique protections for renters who lease a lot in a mobile home park. If you own your home but rent the land it sits on, you are typically covered by the Manufactured Housing Park Tenancy Act (RSA 205-A). Here's what to know:

• No Maximum Cap: New Hampshire law does not set a maximum percentage or dollar cap for rent increases in mobile home parks.
• Advance Notice Required: Park owners must give at least 60 days written notice before any rent increase can take effect.
• Rent Increase Frequency: There’s no restriction on how often the rent can be increased, but every increase must follow the proper notice rules.
• Notice Delivery: The notice must be in writing and delivered to you personally, or left at your home, or sent by certified or registered mail.

Required Rent Increase Notice

The 60-day notice of rent increase must include:

• The amount of the new rent
• The date the new rent becomes effective

For more details on what’s required, see RSA 205-A:2-a – Rent Increase Notice Requirements.^[1]

Disputing or Responding to a Rent Increase

If you believe a rent increase violates New Hampshire law (for example, you do not receive proper notice, or you suspect it is made in retaliation for exercising your tenant rights), you can take certain actions:

• Contact the New Hampshire Department of Justice, Consumer Protection & Antitrust Bureau to file a consumer complaint.
• Seek mediation or legal counsel through a free tenant hotline if you're unsure about your rights.
• If an eviction is threatened after you question a rent increase, you may file for a hearing at your local county's circuit court – the official tribunal handling landlord-tenant matters.

Official Forms for Mobile Home Park Disputes

• "Consumer Complaint Form"
  When to use: If you believe the park operator is violating any laws (such as not providing enough notice for rent increases).
• How to use: Fill out the Consumer Complaint Form with your information and details about your rent increase situation. Submit it online or mail it to the Consumer Protection Bureau.

Example: If you receive a rent increase notice that gives only 30 days warning instead of 60, you can file this form with the Bureau for investigation.

Where Rent and Tenant Disputes Are Heard

Most rental disputes, including those related to eviction from a manufactured home park, are handled through the New Hampshire Circuit Court – District Division. This court manages landlord-tenant hearings and appeals at the local level.

Your Rights and Next Steps

If you receive a rent increase notice, remember:

• The notice must give you 60 days to prepare for any rent change.
• If you suspect the notice is not valid or the increase seems retaliatory, act quickly to seek advice.
• You cannot be evicted simply for questioning a rent increase done outside of the law.

You also have a right to organize with other tenants in your park to discuss rent and park issues (see RSA 205-A:6).

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much can my landlord raise my rent in a New Hampshire mobile home park?
   There’s no set limit, but your landlord must provide a written notice at least 60 days before the increase takes effect.
   
2. Can I refuse a rent increase in my mobile home park?
   You cannot refuse a lawful rent increase, but you may challenge it if notice was insufficient or if it appears retaliatory.
   
3. What official form can I use to report an improper rent increase?
   You should use the Consumer Complaint Form from the NH Department of Justice.
   
4. Which agency or tribunal handles rental disputes for mobile home parks?
   The New Hampshire Circuit Court – District Division is the tribunal that hears landlord-tenant issues, including for mobile home parks.
   
5. Where can I find the law about rent increases for manufactured housing?
   You can review the Manufactured Housing Park Tenancy Act (RSA 205-A) online.
   

Key Takeaways for Renters

• Landlords must provide 60 days written notice before raising rent.
• No law limits the amount of a rent increase, but increases must follow notice rules.
• File a complaint or seek court help if you believe your rights are being violated.

Staying informed and proactive protects your housing stability in New Hampshire mobile home parks.

Need Help? Resources for Renters

• Consumer Complaint Form – NH DOJ Consumer Protection Bureau
• New Hampshire Legal Aid – Free legal help for tenants
• New Hampshire Circuit Court – Landlord/Tenant Information
• Manufactured Housing Park Tenancy Act (RSA 205-A)

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1. RSA 205-A:2-a – Notice of Rent Increase
2. New Hampshire Manufactured Housing Park Tenancy Act
3. New Hampshire Circuit Court – District Division
4. NH Department of Justice Consumer Complaint Process

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