Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act, RCW 59.20

Some Tenant Rights

• Written notice of rent increase three months prior to the expiration of lease agreement;
• Receipt for rent paid;
• Fair and non-discriminatory enforcement of the park rules;
• Meet and distribute information regarding the park and manufactured home living and affairs.

Some Tenant Duties

• Tenant must be current on rent in order to exercise any rights under the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord Tenant Act.
• Comply with the rental agreement and all applicable local, state, and federal laws;
• Keep the lot in a clean and sanitary condition;
• Dispose of garbage and rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner, and at regular intervals;
• Cannot use the property in a way that annoys, disturbs or endangers the health of other property users;

Some Landlord Responsibilities

• Maintain the common areas and keep them reasonably clean and safe. This includes exterminating insects or pests;
• Maintain all utilities in good working order and must keep the roads in good condition;
• Obey all codes, ordinances, statues and regulations applicable to the park;
• Try to contact the tenant before coming onto to the lot for inspection or any other lawful purpose;

Landlord Cannot:

Retaliate against a tenant. Retaliation could include evicting a tenant, increasing the rent, refusing to renew a rental agreement, modifying park rules or decreasing services for any of the following actions by the tenant:

• Filing a complaint with a government agency;
• Requesting compliance with Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord Tenant Act;
• Filing suit against the landlord for any reason;
• Participating in a homeowner’s group.

Charge a tenant a utility fee that is higher than cost.

See this post regarding dispute resolution