Q: Mobile home park requires a title for sale; what options exist without major costs?

A: It’s understandable to feel frustrated in this situation, especially since the park management never required a title when you moved in and didn’t formally notify you of the policy change. In most states, a mobile home is treated like a **vehicle or personal property**, meaning a title is required for an official sale or transfer. However, because you bought it without one, you may still be able to apply for a **bonded title** or **duplicate title** through your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles or equivalent agency. This process usually involves proving ownership through a bill of sale, photos, serial or VIN numbers, and sometimes a small surety bond. The costs for this are typically modest compared to hiring an attorney or paying for a full title search.

Since the park changed its policy after you moved in, you can also argue that you should be **grandfathered in** under the previous rules. Review your lease agreement and any community guidelines you received when you first rented the lot. If there’s no clause giving them authority to retroactively enforce new title requirements, you can file a written complaint with park management asking for an exception. Provide proof that the mobile home was purchased and occupied before the rule change, and emphasize your willingness to cooperate in finding a reasonable solution. Keeping communication polite and in writing helps protect you if the situation escalates.

If the park still refuses to work with you, you have a few low-cost alternatives. You can contact your state’s **mobile home division or housing department** to confirm your ownership rights and ask whether the park’s new rule violates state landlord-tenant or manufactured housing laws. You may also explore transferring the home to a buyer “as-is” with a written disclosure stating that the title issue is unresolved—some buyers or scrap dealers may still purchase it for parts or renovation. Taking these steps gives you leverage to either sell, transfer, or officially title the home without excessive expense while holding the park accountable for enforcing fair and lawful policies.