Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 4781 | Manufactured Homes
Section 4781.38 | Obligations of Park Operator.

Effective: January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation: House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
(A) A park operator who is a party to a rental agreement shall:
(1) Comply with the requirements of all applicable building, housing, health, and safety codes which materially affect health and safety, and comply with rules of the division of industrial compliance;
(2) Make all repairs and do whatever is reasonably necessary to put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition;
(3) Keep all common areas of the premises in a safe and sanitary condition;
(4) Maintain in good and safe working order and condition all electrical and plumbing fixtures and appliances, and septic systems, sanitary and storm sewers, refuse receptacles, and well and water systems that are supplied or required to be supplied by the park operator;
(5) Not abuse the right of access conferred by division (B) of section 4781.39 of the Revised Code;
(6) Except in the case of emergency or if it is impracticable to do so, give the resident reasonable notice of the park operator's intent to enter onto the residential premises and enter only at reasonable times. Twenty-four hours' notice shall be presumed to be a reasonable notice in the absence of evidence to the contrary.
(B) If the park operator violates any provision of this section, makes a lawful entry onto the residential premises in an unreasonable manner, or makes repeated demands for entry otherwise lawful which demands have the effect of harassing the resident, the resident may recover actual damages resulting from the violation, entry, or demands and injunctive relief to prevent the recurrence of the conduct, and if the resident obtains a judgment, reasonable attorneys' fees, or terminate the rental agreement.

Structure Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Revised Code

Title 47 | Occupations-Professions

Chapter 4781 | Manufactured Homes

Section 4781.01 | Manufactured Homes Definitions.

Section 4781.011 | References to Department or Director.

Section 4781.02 | Manufactured Homes Advisory Council.

Section 4781.04 | Adoption of Rules.

Section 4781.06 | Delegation of Powers - Contracts.

Section 4781.07 | Certification of Local Authorities to Exercise Division Authority.

Section 4781.08 | Manufactured Housing Installer License.

Section 4781.09 | Suspending, Revoking, or Refusing to Renew the License.

Section 4781.10 | Programs and Requirements for Continuing Education.

Section 4781.11 | License Required for Installation.

Section 4781.12 | Injunctions.

Section 4781.121 | Investigation of Violations; Hearings; Penalties.

Section 4781.14 | Exclusivity of Authority.

Section 4781.15 | Remedies Not Exclusive.

Section 4781.16 | Display, Sale, Purchase, or Brokerage of Manufactured or Mobile Homes.

Section 4781.17 | Manufactured Housing Dealer's or Broker's Licenses.

Section 4781.18 | Cause for License Denial.

Section 4781.19 | Issuance and Replacement of Licenses.

Section 4781.20 | Confidentiality of License Applications.

Section 4781.21 | License Suspension of Revocation.

Section 4781.22 | Prohibited Actions.

Section 4781.23 | Notification Requirements.

Section 4781.24 | Manufactured or Mobile Home - Sales Contracts.

Section 4781.25 | Rules and Regulations for Manufactured Housing Brokers.

Section 4781.26 | Rules of Uniform Application for Manufactured Home Parks; Contracts for Inspections.

Section 4781.27 | License to Operate Park.

Section 4781.28 | Fees.

Section 4781.281 | Inspector Certification Fees.

Section 4781.29 | License - Refusal to Grant, Suspension, Revocation.

Section 4781.30 | Rights of Operators.

Section 4781.301 | Fees in Lieu of License and Inspection Fees.

Section 4781.31 | Submitting Development Plans to Division.

Section 4781.32 | Permit for Developing in Flood Plain.

Section 4781.33 | Notice of Flood Event Affecting Manufactured Home Park.

Section 4781.34 | Owner to Repair Home Substantially Damaged.

Section 4781.35 | Prosecuting Violations.

Section 4781.36 | Whistleblower Protection.

Section 4781.37 | Action for Possession of the Premises.

Section 4781.38 | Obligations of Park Operator.

Section 4781.39 | Obligations of Resident.

Section 4781.40 | Rental Agreement.

Section 4781.41 | Effect of Operator's Noncompliance With Rental Agreement or Statutes.

Section 4781.42 | Rent Deposits.

Section 4781.43 | Applying for Release of Rent.

Section 4781.44 | Partial Release of Rent Before Trial.

Section 4781.45 | Notification of Violation of Rules to Resident.

Section 4781.46 | Recovering Damages.

Section 4781.47 | Rental Agreement Terms.

Section 4781.48 | Unconscionability.

Section 4781.49 | Limits on Operator's Right to Recover Possession of Premises.

Section 4781.50 | Security Deposit.

Section 4781.51 | Information to Be Contained in Rental Agreement.

Section 4781.52 | Conflicting Ordinances Preempted.

Section 4781.54 | Manufactured Homes Regulatory Fund.

Section 4781.56 | Abatement or Removal of Abandoned Homes or Vehicles.

Section 4781.57 | Duty of Park Operator to Ensure Homes and Facilities Properly Maintained.

Section 4781.99 | Penalties.