Renting The Lot, Owning The Home
Fla. Stat. 723.037 — ninety days before a rent increase, and eviction only on listed grounds
In Florida, a mobile home park owner gives written notice to each affected home owner, and to the homeowners' association board if there is one, at least 90 days before any increase in lot rent, reduction in services or utilities, or change in park rules. The right to that notice cannot be waived in an agreement with the park owner.
The notice states the dollar amount of the parts of the lot rent being increased and of the proposed increase, and the date it takes effect. Pass through charges for government mandated capital improvements are listed separately, with their starting and ending dates.
Eviction only on listed grounds. A park owner may evict only on the grounds the section lists, among them nonpayment of lot rent continuing 5 days after a written demand, a conviction for a violation detrimental to other residents, a violation of park rules, the rental agreement or the chapter, and a change in use of the land.
Nonpayment. If the lot rent is then paid with late charges, court costs and attorney's fees, the court may for good cause deny the eviction, if nonpayment has not happened more than twice.
A second violation. For a second violation of the same rule within 12 months, the park owner must have given written notice within 30 days of the first violation with 7 days to correct it, and the resident must get written notice of the ground at least 30 days before the date to vacate. A violation more than 1 year after the first does not count.
| The assumption | What the law actually does |
|---|---|
| The assumptionThe park can raise the rent with a month's notice | What the law actually doesAt least 90 days written notice, which cannot be waived |
| The assumptionThe park can evict for any reason | What the law actually doesOnly on the grounds the section lists |
| The assumptionOne late payment means losing the home | What the law actually does5 days after a written demand, and the court may deny eviction if paid with costs, unless it has happened more than twice |
A change in use of the park has its own notice and purchase rules in the section, and mediation of rent disputes runs under the chapter. Whether an increase or an eviction was lawful is a question for a licensed Florida attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- Fla. Stat. 723.037 — Lot rental increases; reduction in services or utilities; change in rules and regulations
- Fla. Stat. 723.061 — Eviction; grounds, proceedings
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Florida attorney.