# Real Property (GRP)

## Title 8A. Mobile Home Parks

### Subtitle 4. Park Fees

#### Section 8A-401

(a) A park owner may increase a park fee only if the park owner delivers to each resident a notice in writing of the increase at least 30 days before the effective date of the increased park fee.

(b) If a park owner fails to so notify a resident affected by the increase, the park owner may not collect the increased amount of the park fee from the resident.

#### Section 8A-402

(a) An entrance or exit fee is prohibited.

(b) A fee may not be charged:

  (1) In connection with the renewal of a rental agreement; or

  (2) To determine if a resident is qualified under Sec. 8A-202(c) of this title.

(c) Except if a material change results in the deterioration of the home, a park owner may not charge a fee for inspecting a home for resale more than one time within a 12-month period.

(d) The fee for inspecting a home for resale may not exceed $60.

#### Section 8A-403

(a) A park owner may charge the resident a reasonable service fee, based on an amount that the park owner directly incurs, for installing, placing on, or removing a mobile home from the site.

(b) In each case where a fee has been charged by a park owner, a written description detailing the fee shall be provided by the park owner to the resident.

#### Section 8A-404

A park owner may charge a late payment fee if:

(1) The rental agreement provides for the fee;

(2) The fee does not exceed 5 percent of the rent due or $5, whichever is higher; and

(3) The rent is not paid within 5 days after the due date specified in the rental agreement.

#### Section 8A-405

A park owner may not charge a resident or his guest any fee to enter, leave, or remain on the site unless, without the consent of the park owner, the guest stays more than 15 consecutive days, or during a year, 30 total days.

#### Section 8A-406

A park owner shall provide to a resident, on request, a written receipt for a park fee or other financial transaction between the park owner and resident.

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Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)