Manufactured home site tenancy agreements

Landlords and tenants must have a manufactured home site tenancy agreement, which outlines the rules of the tenancy in writing. The agreement must be signed and dated by both the landlord and tenant. Once the agreement is signed, it becomes legally binding. 

On this page: 

• Manufactured home site tenancy agreements 
• What should be in the tenancy agreement
• Changing a tenancy agreement
• Other agreements
• Tenant rights and responsibilities 
• Landlord roles and responsibilities  
• Forms and resources 
• I need help

Manufactured home site tenancy agreements 

A manufactured home site tenancy agreement gives a manufactured home owner the right to occupy the site. However, the landlord keeps ownership of the land and can terminate the tenancy in accordance with the law, requiring tenants to move their homes. 

• Manufactured Home Site Tenancy Agreement (PDF, 163KB) - RTB Form 5

The landlord must give the tenant a copy of the signed and dated tenancy agreement within 21 days of signing.

Signing a manufactured home site tenancy agreement also ensures that tenants are covered by the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act. 

Security or damage deposits 

Landlords can't charge a security deposit for a manufactured home park tenancy. 

What should be in the tenancy agreement 

A landlord can create a tenancy agreement for a manufactured home site as long as it complies with all laws and rules. All tenancy agreements must include basic information and standard terms that protect landlords and tenants. 

Tenancy agreements need basic information 

• The full names of the tenant and landlord
• The address and telephone number of the landlord or landlord's agent 
• Address of the manufactured home site
• The date on which the tenancy starts 
• The length of the fixed-term tenancy 
  • After this period the term can be renewed or the tenancy can continue on a month-to-month basis
• The amount of rent and when it is due
• The list of services and facilities included in the rent 
• The park rules 
• The boundaries of the manufactured home site (from a fixed point of reference) 
• Signatures of the landlord and tenant 
• The date the agreement was signed

Standard terms 

Manufactured home site tenancy agreements must also include the standard terms on: 

• Pets 
• Rent increases 
• Assigning or subletting 
• Repairs 
• Locks 
• Landlord's entry into the manufactured home site
• Ending the tenancy 

Other terms 

Landlords and tenant can agree to and include other terms in the tenancy agreements, as long as those terms:

• Comply with the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act
• Are written in the agreement 
• Are clear and easily understood  

Examples of additional terms include: 

• Fees
• Moving insurance or bond 
• Whether smoking is permitted in common areas 
• Whether there are size restrictions on pets

Changing a tenancy agreement

Once a tenancy starts, both the landlord and tenant must agree in writing to any changes or additions to the tenancy agreement. Standard terms are part of every tenancy agreement and can’t be removed, whether they’re written or not.

Changes must be in writing

Any changes to the tenancy agreement must be in writing, and both the landlord and tenant should have a copy of the updated agreement.

Landlords don’t need a tenant’s agreement to make changes for:

• Legal rent increases
• Legal changes to park rules  
• Restricting or withdrawing a non-essential service or facility
• Updates permitted by an arbitrator’s order

Tenants can seek dispute resolution if their landlord makes changes to any other terms without their consent. Dispute resolution is a process to help resolve conflicts between landlords and tenants.

Changes to the park rules

Landlords in manufactured home parks can only change the park rules if they provide tenants with 3 full months’ notice. If there is no park committee, landlords can change the park rules every 12 months. If there is a park committee, there is no limit on how often the park rules can be changed.

Landlords must use the Notice of Manufactured Home Park Rule Change (PDF, 146KB) – Form RTB-56A or RTB-56  to let tenants know about park rule changes. With the Notice, the landlord must give each tenant a copy of the new version of the park rules.

• Learn more about manufactured home park rules 

Other agreements 

The Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act only covers manufactured home site tenancy agreements. All other agreements are not covered by the act. 

License to occupy agreement 

A license to occupy agreement allows a tenant to use a rental unit or site, but it can be taken away at any time. The Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) does not have authority to determine disputes for license to occupy agreements. 

Common factors in license to occupy agreements include: 

• The park or property owner keeps access and control over parts of the site and can enter it with no advance notice
• Rent is paid on a daily or weekly rate and tax (GST) is paid on the rent 
• There is an agreement that the occupier may be evicted without reason, or may vacate without notice
• The agreement has not been in place for very long 
• The property owner pays utilities and services like electricity and wi-fi 
• There are restricted visiting hours

Tenant rights and responsibilities 

Review the tenancy agreement before signing 

Tenants should thoroughly review the tenancy agreement before signing it to make sure they fully understand the terms. 

Ask about unfamiliar terms 

Sometimes agreements may have words or clauses that the tenant might not understand. Reviewing the agreement lets tenants ask questions and clarify any confusing parts. 

Discuss changes 

If there's something in the tenancy agreement that the tenant doesn't agree with, discussing it before signing can lead to less issues later on. 

Seek help if needed 

If the agreement feels complicated, tenants should ask for help from friends, family members or other trusted individuals. 

Request a signed copy of the tenancy agreement 

Landlords must provide tenants with a copy of the tenancy agreement within 21 days of signing. Tenants should keep a copy of the tenancy agreement in a safe place and keep photos so it can be backed up digitally. 

Having a copy of the original tenancy agreement is important if the landlord tries to change the terms of the agreement. 

If the landlord doesn't provide a copy 

If a landlord doesn't provide a copy of the tenancy agreement within 21 days, tenants can seek dispute resolution to request that their landlord follow the law. Dispute resolution is a process to help resolve conflicts between landlords and tenants. 

Tenants should take photos of the agreement after signing it to ensure that they have a copy. 

Landlord roles and responsibilities 

Provide a copy of the tenancy agreement within 21 days 

Landlords must provide tenants with a copy of the tenancy agreement within 21 days of it being signed. 

If the landlord doesn't provide a copy, the tenant may seek dispute resolution through the RTB. 

Make sure the tenancy agreement includes all standard terms 

Landlords must ensure that the tenancy agreement includes all the standard terms. 

This is important for landlords who are creating their own tenancy agreements, as the Residential Tenancy Agreement (PDF, 319KB) - RTB Form 1 already includes all standard terms. 

Ensure the tenancy agreement doesn't include any illegal or unfair terms

Landlords have a responsibility to make sure that the tenancy agreement doesn't include any illegal or unfair terms. 

Tenants may seek dispute resolution if there are illegal or unfair terms in the agreement. 

Forms and resources 

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