The New Mexico Mobile Home Act was enacted in 1983. Its purpose was, and is, to outline certain provisions of how “parks” are to be operated by the owners and managers, residents’ rights, and other pertinent information. Failure by the owner/management to follow the Act or any sections of the Act is a violation of the Act.
Some of the questions asked of me by park residents pertain to tenancy termination. I have personally viewed letters given to tenants threatening them with potential eviction from the park they live in. These letters obviously created stress and concern to the residents. In most cases the letters were actually illegal threats (in violation of the MHPA) or unsubstantiated claims by owner/management against the resident.
The MHPA is very specific regarding the conditions that must be met in order for the owner/management to terminate your tenancy in the park. Obviously if you fail to pay your rent that can get your tenancy terminated. For the moment let’s look at the other conditions that must be met in order for your tenancy to be terminated.