Mobile Home Park Law
What is Chaper 723?
Chapter 723 refers to the number of the chapter under Florida law that deals directly with mobile home parks. The legislature created this chapter to address the unique relationship between a mobile home park owner and a mobile home owner. The law was designed to preserve and protect the rights of both parties.
Florida Mobile Home Act, Fla. Ch. 723
Fla. Administrative Rules
What is the DBPR?
The DBPR is the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation which has the authority to enforce the provisions of Chapter 723. For park owners and mobile home owners, it is important for both parties to understand that the DBPR only has the authority to regulate certain parts of Chapter 723.
Depending on the mobile home park, resident owned communities and park owners will typically have to follow Chapter 723. However, many resident owned communities are cooperatives and are also governed by Chapter 719.
Depending on the mobile home park, Chapter 723 will typically apply to those individuals who own their mobile home, but only rent the lot.
Mobile Home Park Tenant
Typically, a mobile home park tenant is someone who rents the mobile home and the lot. This type of tenant will be governed by Chapter 83, the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
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