Park Rules

[Rick Oxford]

We have purchased a new park and need to establish park rules. Does anyone know of where I may find examples or park rules or have any that they could email us. Thank you for your assistance.

[Chrissy Jackson]

Abba-so-lutely! I wrote an entire handbook about how to write Guidelines, or rules and regulations for communities! For a minimal charge of $30 you can own it! You may order through my website where you found this forum, or you may fax to me at 727-367-9043 with a credit card number, expiration date, and your mailing address, including your phone number.

[Deborah Taylor]

I am having a real difficult time in the park I live in. When a park creates new community rules is there a specific way they should post the rule. We now have in our park that if you are late beyond the 5th of the month they automatically send your account to the attorney for evicition 8 days following. Have you ever heard of someone being late 2 weeks being evicted. Can they do that legally?

Then it causes more fees, etc. They are always changing rules here. THank you

[Chrissy Jackson]

In most states, there is legislation which requires a certain number of days notice to be given when the rules [or Guidelines] are to be changed. Additionally, a copy of the changes are to be provided to all those affected. However, it appears you may be describing a 'business policy decision' rather than a rule. I would think the rule says that you must pay your rent on or before the first of the month. There may be a grace period which allows you a few more days before the late fee is added onto the amount you owe. However, when your account goes to an attorney for eviction is normally a business decision, not a rule or Guideline. Many community owners have a zero tolerance policy for late pays, and routinely file for eviction. This decision is designed to help residents place a priority on paying their rent as evidenced by the cost if they do not. So, yes, they can do that legally. When you moved into the community, you either signed a lease or entered into an implied contract . . . both are legally binding. That means when you don't hold up your end of the agreement - in this case by paying your rent on time - they can take legal action to enforce the terms of the agreement.