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Attorney General's Manufactured Housing Dispute Resolution Service

The Attorney General will take complaints from manufactured/mobile home tenants and landlords; investigate complaints; and attempt to negotiate an agreement. There is also an online complaint form available.

Can I change the date my rent is due?

You can now ask your landlord to change the date your rent is due. Learn why you might want to do this, and how to do it. #6343EN

Free lawyers for renters in Washington State

Renters who have a low income in Washington State may be appointed a free lawyer before a court can proceed with an eviction lawsuit. Read this to find out who is eligible, and how to find a free lawyer. #6347EN

How to interact with your landlord to avoid legal trouble

If you are a renter having problems with your landlord, learn some tips, where to get additional legal information, and where to go if you need legal help. #6336EN

I live in a manufactured/mobile home park. Can the park owner/landlord change the park rules?

If you own your mobile home but rent the space it sits on, learn more about mobile/manufactured home park rules and whether/when/how the landlord can change them. #6514EN

I live in a manufactured/mobile home park. Can the park owner/landlord raise the rent, and by that much?

If you own your mobile home but rent the space it sits on, state law lets your landlord raise the rent if they give you enough notice about it. Get the details here. #6512EN

I live in a trailer, motor home, or fifth wheel in an RV park. I pay rent for the lot. Do I have rights?

Find out when you might have additional legal rights if you live in an RV you own in a manufactured/mobile home park and you rent the lot. #6560EN

I need to respond to an eviction lawsuit as soon as possible

If you got legal papers from your landlord called a Summons and Complaint for Unlawful Detainer, read this and try to talk to a lawyer right away. #6309EN

Mobile home owners: If you fall behind on your property taxes, you might be able to get help

Mobile/manufactured home owners: if you fall behind on your property taxes, a new state law can help you catch up and avoid losing your home. #6506EN

My landlord has not paid their water bill

If you live in a manufactured housing community AND are facing water shut-off because the park owner has not paid their water bill, find out what to do to protect yourself and learn what your legal rights are. #6518EN

Problems getting title to your manufactured home

Read this if you are having trouble getting title to the manufactured home you bought. #6510EN

Tenant Rights under the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act

Learn more about a tenant's rights and duties under the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act ("MHLTA" or "M/MHLTA"). #6580EN

Unauthorized occupants: Can I get in trouble for letting someone live in my rental?

If you rent the place where you live in Washington state, read this to learn about how to add someone to your lease and how to avoid problems with your landlord. #6380EN

I live in a manufactured/mobile home park. Can the park owner/landlord raise the rent, and by that much?

If you own your mobile home but rent the space it sits on, state law lets your landlord raise the rent if they give you enough notice about it. Get the details here. #6512EN

I live in a trailer, motor home, or fifth wheel in an RV park. I pay rent for the lot. Do I have rights?

Find out when you might have additional legal rights if you live in an RV you own in a manufactured/mobile home park and you rent the lot. #6560EN

I need to respond to an eviction lawsuit as soon as possible

If you got legal papers from your landlord called a Summons and Complaint for Unlawful Detainer, read this and try to talk to a lawyer right away. #6309EN

My landlord threatened to evict me from my manufactured/mobile home park

If you live in a manufactured/mobile home park and your landlord just threatened to evict you, learn about what is required to actually start an eviction process. #6500EN

My Manufactured/Mobile Home Park Landlord just Gave Me a 20-Day Notice to Comply or Vacate

If you live in a manufactured/mobile home park and just got a notice from your park landlord saying you must comply or vacate. Learn what this notice is and what you should do about it. #6504EN

My manufactured/mobile home park landlord just gave me a 14-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate

If you live in a manufactured/mobile home park and your landlord gave you a 14-Day Notice to Pay or Vacate, learn what this notice is and how to respond and get legal and financial help. #6502EN

Problems getting title to your manufactured home

Read this if you are having trouble getting title to the manufactured home you bought. #6510EN

Mobile home owners: If you fall behind on your property taxes, you might be able to get help

Mobile/manufactured home owners: if you fall behind on your property taxes, a new state law can help you catch up and avoid losing your home. #6506EN

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