C.R.S. Section 38-12-203.5
Change in use of the park

  • remedies for home owners
  • definitions

(1)

As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a)

“In-place fair market value” means the fair market value of the mobile home and any attached appurtenances and structures on the lot owned by the home owner such as porches, decks, skirting, awnings, and sheds, taking into account the actual cost of all improvements made to the mobile home by the home owner. Fair market value is determined based on the value of the mobile home in its current location prior to the decision to change the use of the park.

(b)

“Relocation costs” includes:

(I)

Any reasonable costs incurred to move the mobile home, furniture, and personal belongings therein to a replacement site;

(II)

The reasonable cost of disassembling, moving, and reassembling any attached appurtenances and structures on the lot owned by the home owner such as porches, decks, skirting, awnings, and sheds, which were not acquired by the landlord;

(III)

The costs of anchoring the unit;

(IV)

The costs of connecting or disconnecting the mobile home to utilities;

(V)

Insurance coverage during transport; and

(VI)

The cost to disassemble and reinstall any accessibility improvements such as wheelchair ramps, lifts, and grab bars.

(2)

If a landlord intends to change the use of the land comprising a mobile home park or part of a mobile home park and the change in use would result in the displacement of one or more mobile homes in the park, for each displaced mobile home, the landlord shall provide the home owner or home owners one of the following at the home owner’s or home owners’ choosing within thirty days of receiving a written demand by the home owner or home owners:

(a)

Payment of relocation costs to relocate the mobile home to a location of the home owner’s choosing within one hundred miles by road of the park. Relocation costs are determined based on the lowest estimate obtained by the home owner from a mobile home mover. The landlord may request a copy of the estimate to support the request for payment of relocation costs. If the home owner exercises this option, the home owner must actually relocate the mobile home and all personal belongings in accordance with the estimate used to determine relocation costs prior to the date of the change in use set forth in the notice required by section 38-12-203 (1)(d)(II). The home owner is responsible for additional mileage costs to move the mobile home to a location more than one hundred miles from the park.

(b)

Submission of a binding offer to purchase the mobile home for the greater of:

(I)

Seven thousand five hundred dollars for a single-section mobile home or ten thousand dollars for a multi-section mobile home; or

(II)

One hundred percent of the in-place fair market value as determined through the appraisal process set forth in this subsection (2)(b)(II). Within thirty days of submitting the offer, the landlord shall hire a licensed, certified residential, or certified general appraiser from the active appraisers list published by the division of real estate in the department of regulatory agencies to conduct the appraisal. If the home owner disputes the appraised value of the mobile home, the home owner may hire a licensed, certified residential, or certified general appraiser from the active appraisers list to obtain a second appraisal at the home owner’s expense. To be considered, the home owner must obtain the appraisal within sixty days of receipt of the landlord’s appraisal. The results of all appraisals shall be provided in writing by the appraiser to both landlord and home owner. If a second appraisal is obtained, the home owner is entitled to the average of the appraisals obtained by the landlord and the home owner. If the home owner is not satisfied with the appraisal or appraisals received, the home owner may submit a request for payment of relocation costs as set forth in subsection (2)(a) of this section. If the home owner exercises the option for purchase under this subsection (2)(b)(II), the sale closing must occur prior to the date of the change in use set forth in the notice provided pursuant to section 38-12-203 (1)(d)(II).

(3)

If an appraiser conducting an appraisal pursuant to subsection (2)(b)(II) of this section identifies lack of maintenance, deferred maintenance, or deterioration of the mobile home park beyond normal wear and tear that negatively affects the value of a mobile home, the appraiser shall determine the value of the home with an upward adjustment in value if necessary to eliminate the negative effect in value caused by the lack of maintenance, deferred maintenance, or deterioration of the park beyond normal wear and tear.

(4)

On July 1, 2024, and on July 1 of each year thereafter, the department shall adjust the amount specified in subsection (2)(b)(I) of this section in accordance with the percentage change for the previous twelve months at the time of the calculation in the United States department of labor, bureau of labor statistics, consumer price index for Denver-Aurora-Lakewood for all items and all urban consumers, or its successor index. The department shall publish the adjusted amount on the department’s website.

(5)

A home owner is entitled to the remedies provided under this section only if the home owner has not given notice to terminate the home owner’s lease or rental agreement as of the date of the notice of the change in use.

(6)

Any agreement made with a home owner to waive any rights under this section is invalid and ineffective for any purpose.

Source: Section 38-12-203.5 — Change in use of the park - remedies for home owners - definitions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-38.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

38‑12‑101
Legislative declaration 38‑12‑102
Definitions 38‑12‑102.5
Security deposits - maximum amount 38‑12‑103
Return of security deposit 38‑12‑104
Return of security deposit - hazardous condition - gas appliance 38‑12‑105
Late fees charged to tenants and mobile home owners - maximum late fee amounts - prohibited acts - penalties - period to cure violations - remedies - unfair or deceptive trade practice 38‑12‑106
Security deposits - limitation on pet security deposit and rent - definition 38‑12‑200.1
Short title 38‑12‑200.2
Legislative declaration 38‑12‑201
Application of part 2 38‑12‑201.3
Legislative declaration - increased availability of mobile home parks 38‑12‑201.5
Definitions 38‑12‑202
Tenancy - notice to quit 38‑12‑202.5
Action for termination 38‑12‑203
Reasons for termination 38‑12‑203.5
Change in use of the park - remedies for home owners - definitions 38‑12‑204
Nonpayment of rent - notice required for rent increase - limitation on rent increases 38‑12‑204.3
Notice required for termination 38‑12‑205
Termination prohibited 38‑12‑206
Home owner meetings - assembly in common areas - meeting hosted by landlord 38‑12‑207
Security deposits - legal process 38‑12‑208
Remedies 38‑12‑209
Entry fees prohibited 38‑12‑210
Closed parks prohibited 38‑12‑211
Selling and transfer fees prohibited - “for sale” signs permitted 38‑12‑212
Certain types of landlord-seller agreements prohibited 38‑12‑212.3
Responsibilities of landlord - acts prohibited 38‑12‑212.4
Required disclosure and notice of water usage and billing - responsibility for leaks 38‑12‑212.5
Prohibition on retaliation and harassment - definition 38‑12‑212.7
Landlord utilities account 38‑12‑213
Rental agreement - disclosure of terms in writing - prohibited provisions 38‑12‑214
Rules and regulations - amendments - notice - complaints 38‑12‑215
New developments and parks - rental of sites to dealers authorized 38‑12‑216
Mediation, when permitted - court actions 38‑12‑217
Notice of change of use - notice of sale or closure of park - opportunity for home owners to purchase - procedures - exemptions - enforcement - private right of action - definition 38‑12‑218
Mobile home owners - right to form a cooperative 38‑12‑219
Home owners’ and landlords’ rights 38‑12‑220
Private civil right of action 38‑12‑221
Access by counties and municipalities 38‑12‑222
Residents’ right to privacy 38‑12‑223
Tenancy and park sale records 38‑12‑301
Control of rents by counties and municipalities prohibited - legislative declaration 38‑12‑302
Definitions 38‑12‑401
Definitions 38‑12‑402
Protection for victims of unlawful sexual behavior, stalking, or domestic violence 38‑12‑501
Legislative declaration - matter of statewide concern - purposes and policies 38‑12‑502
Definitions 38‑12‑503
Warranty of habitability - notice - landlord obligations 38‑12‑504
Tenant’s maintenance of premises 38‑12‑505
Uninhabitable residential premises - habitability procedures - rules 38‑12‑506
Exception for certain single-family residences 38‑12‑507
Breach of warranty of habitability - tenant’s remedies 38‑12‑508
Landlord’s defenses to a claim of breach of warranty - limitations on claiming a breach 38‑12‑509
Prohibition on retaliation 38‑12‑510
Unlawful removal or exclusion 38‑12‑511
Application 38‑12‑601
Unreasonable restrictions on electric vehicle charging systems and electric vehicle parking - definitions 38‑12‑701
Notice of rent increase 38‑12‑702
Limit on frequency of residential rent increases 38‑12‑801
Written rental agreement - prohibited clauses - copy - tenant - applicability - definitions 38‑12‑802
Tenant payment - receipts 38‑12‑803
Disclosure - elevated radon - definition 38‑12‑901
Short title 38‑12‑902
Definitions 38‑12‑903
Rental application fee - limitations 38‑12‑904
Consideration of rental applications - limitations - portable tenant screening report - notice to prospective tenants - denial notice 38‑12‑905
Violations - liability - notice required - exceptions - no exhaustion of remedies required 38‑12‑1001
Definitions 38‑12‑1002
Bed bugs - notification to landlord - landlord duties 38‑12‑1003
Bed bugs - inspections - treatments - costs 38‑12‑1004
Bed bugs - access to dwelling unit and personal belongings - notice - costs 38‑12‑1005
Bed bugs - renting of dwelling units with bed bugs prohibited 38‑12‑1006
Remedies - liability 38‑12‑1007
Relationship to warranty of habitability 38‑12‑1101
Short title 38‑12‑1102
Legislative declaration 38‑12‑1103
Definitions 38‑12‑1104
Dispute resolution program - creation - division of housing - duties - report - rules 38‑12‑1105
Dispute resolution program - complaint process 38‑12‑1106
Registration of mobile home parks - process - fees 38‑12‑1107
Registration information database 38‑12‑1108
Mobile home park complaint and water issue database 38‑12‑1109
Mobile home park act dispute resolution and enforcement program annual report 38‑12‑1110
Mobile home park act dispute resolution and enforcement program fund 38‑12‑1201
Short title 38‑12‑1202
Definitions 38‑12‑1203
Prohibition on activities related to a tenant’s immigration or citizenship status 38‑12‑1204
Authorized conduct 38‑12‑1205
Remedies
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 38-12-203.5’s source at colorado​.gov