Washington Park Owners Sue Over Lot Rent Cap as Small Operators Weigh Selling
Manufactured Housing Communities of Washington sued the state over its 5% annual lot rent cap, saying the law is pushing parks to close.
Key facts
- Manufactured Housing Communities of Washington sued the state in Spokane County Superior Court over its rent control law.
- The law limits lot rent increases to 5% per year and, according to the association, offers no appeal process for major expenses.
- Guy and Lori Milton sold their small Spokane Valley park after its utility costs rose about 22%.
- An advocate with the Northwest Cooperative Development Center said investor owners expect to keep 70% to 80% of a park's income.
- Washington requires park owners to give tenants a notice of sale, which lets residents consider buying the land as a cooperative.
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Source: As Washington gets sued over rent control, another question emerges: What happens if mobile home parks sell? — Spokane Public Radio, January 26, 2026. Summary and commentary by RISE Community; read the full story at the source.
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