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Manufactured home park committees

Last updated on March 9, 2026

A park committee provides a structured way for homeowners and the landlord to discuss shared issues, exchange information, and strengthen cooperation.

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Purpose of a park committee

In a manufactured home park, homeowners lease the land on which their homes are located. While this means the relationship is governed by tenancy law, homeowners also have a long-term financial and personal investment in their community.

Park committees help to:

  • Improve communication between homeowners and landlords
  • Make sure everyone’s concerns are heard
  • Build a sense of community
  • Solve problems before they get worse
  • Encourage shared responsibility for maintaining a positive living environment

Why landlords choose a park committee

Forming a park committee is voluntary and requires the landlord’s agreement. Some landlords find that a committee supports effective park management by creating a structured forum for communication.

A park committee may help a landlord to:

  • Address shared concerns in one setting instead of through multiple individual conversations
  • Identify and resolve issues before they escalate into formal disputes
  • Clearly communicate upcoming changes, maintenance plans, or expectations
  • Build trust and stability within the park community
  • Demonstrate transparency and good-faith engagement

A park committee does not transfer management authority. The landlord remains responsible for operating the park and enforcing tenancy agreements under the law.

What a park committee can do

  • Keep homeowners informed about community issues, decisions, and upcoming meetings
  • Collect input from homeowners and raise shared concerns with the landlord
  • Request meetings with the landlord to discuss community matters
  • Change park rules following a specific process
  • Record and share minutes of meetings to maintain a clear record of discussions and decisions
  • Help prevent and manage conflict by encouraging respectful dialogue and documenting issues

What a park committee can't do

  • Operate without the landlord: The landlord (or their representative) must be part of the committee for it to be official
  • Enforce park rules: Only the landlord or legal authorities can do that.
  • Handle legal disputes: The committee can’t replace formal legal processes or RTB dispute resolution.

A park committee does not replace the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB), cannot give legal advice, and does not enforce tenancy agreements.

How to establish a park committee

A park committee can be formed when both the landlord and the majority of homeowners agree to do so.

To start the process

  1. The landlord or a homeowner calls a meeting of all homeowners and the landlord
  2. Everyone votes on whether to form a park committee
  3. If the vote passes, homeowners elect 2 to 5 tenants as committee members, and the landlord (or someone they choose) becomes a member as well

Key requirements:

  • Everyone must get written notice at least 2 weeks before the meeting. The notice must include:
  • The meeting can only happen if the landlord and homeowners from a majority of manufactured home sites are there (in person or by proxy)
  • Voting must be by secret ballot if a resolution in favour of a secret ballot is passed
  • The vote only passes if both the landlord and the majority of homeowners at the meeting vote “yes”
  • If the meeting doesn’t happen or the vote fails, there must be a 60-day wait before trying again

Operating a park committee

Once established, park committees must follow specific operating requirements:

  • Hold an annual meeting: The committee must hold at least one meeting each year to discuss community issues and elect new homeowner members
    • Annual meeting can only proceed if the landlord (or their representative) is present and homeowners from at least one-third of the manufactured home sites attend in person or by proxy
    • If an annual meeting is not held within 15 months of the last election or annual meeting, the park committee is disbanded and must be re-established following the required process
  • Maintain quorum: Committee meetings can only happen if the landowner (or their representative) and at least two elected homeowner members are present
  • Follow voting rules: Each manufactured home site gets one homeowner vote, and the landlord gets one vote. The landlord does not have special power to block committee decisions
  • Keep records: Write down what happens in meetings and share the minutes with homeowners and the landlord upon request (a small fee for copying may apply)
  • Ensure transparency: Homeowners may observe meetings unless privacy concerns arise
  • Share updates: Let everyone know what the committee is working on and when meetings are scheduled
  • Discuss issues openly: Use the committee to raise and address concerns from both homeowners and the landlord

Rule changes

When a park committee exists, there is a specific process for handling proposed rule changes.

If the committee can’t agree on a proposed rule change, it can be put to a vote by all homeowners and the landlord:

  • Each manufactured home site gets one homeowner vote
  • The landlord gets one vote that is equal to one tenant vote and does not have the power to block the majority decision
  • The committee must give:
    • Written notice of the proposed rule change
    • A ballot
    • How and where to vote
    • A voting deadline at least two weeks after the notice is given
  • People can vote in person or by proxy
  • Voting is by secret ballot only if a resolution in favour of a secret ballot is passed
  • If someone doesn’t vote, their non-vote counts as a “yes” vote
  • The rule change passes if a majority of the total votes are in favour

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Contact the Residential Tenancy Branch for information, education, resources and dispute resolution services for tenants and landlords.