In this unit, you will learn how to fill out the paperwork, sign the lease and move your tenants into the park.

Follow along with us and see how it’s done with role-play videos.

We’ll also provide you with some strategies and tips that you can use to make the right first impression.

Your new tenant should feel welcomed and valued while also realizing that you are serious about maintaining a great community with tenants who follow the rules and pay the rent on time.

Lessons In This Module

  1. Module 6 – Introduction
  2. Review the Lease & the Rules (With Your New Tenant)
  3. Sign the Lease and Rules & Distribute Copies
  4. Set the Right Tone & Review Procedures
  5. Help Your Tenant Move In and Get Set Up
  6. Welcome Your New Tenant to the Park
  7. Update Your Records and Reminders
  8. Next Steps & Action Items

Role Play Videos

  1. Role Play Video: How to Sign Up a Mobile Home Space Tenant
  2. Role Play Video: How to Sign Up a Tenant Renting a Park-Owned Home
  3. Role Play Video: How to Sign Up an RV Space Tenant

Resources

You may need to right-click the following links and select Save Link As to download the file to your computer

DocumentDescriptionDownload PDF / LinkDownload MS Word
RV Space Tenant Information CardThis is a copy of the RV space tenant information card placed in the overnight and weekend box for RV space tenants.Download PDF
RV Lease Agreement and Pet AgreementThe lease and pet agreement used by one of the experts mentioned in the videos. This is a starting template - have your final version reviewed by your attorney.Download PDFDownload Word Doc
Mobile Home Space Lease AgreementUse this as a starting point for creating your own mobile home space lease agreement who are renting a park-owned home.
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Agreement to Follow Park RegulationsUse this as a starting point for creating your own agreement for tenants to follow the park rules and regulations.
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Move-In Checklist - Park-Owned HomeUse this as a starting point for creating your own move-in checklist for new tenants who are renting a park-owned home.

As always, have your application and criteria reviewed by your attorney or landlord-tenant legal specialist.
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Welcome Letter Following Mobile Home RentalUse this as a starting point to create your own welcome letter for new tenants that have rented a mobile home in your park.Download PDFDownload Word Doc
Welcome Letter for New TenantsUse this as a starting point for creating your own welcome letter for new tenants.
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Move-In Damage Report Pre-Filled by ManagerIt's a good idea to pre-fill your damage report for the unit you are renting so you know what damage was already in place. This is an example of a damage report that was pre-filled. by the manager. The tenant will add their own items to this list.Download PDF
Google CalendarYou can use Google Calendar for free to setup reminders when you lease a space. This way, you can setup reminders to notify you when it's time to have a lease renewal conversation with the tenant.Visit Site
Scheduling Events in Google CalendarWatch this short tutorial to learn how to add events in Google Calendar.Watch on YouTube
Refrigerator Magnets by VistaPrintYou can have refrigerator magnets made that have contact information and maintenance information (or you can print and laminate a small card)Visit Site
Portable TelevisionYou can use a portable television to check the cable in your mobile home and RV spaces. Bryan uses this to save a lot of time when RV tenants call and claim their cable is not working (usually due to a problem with the wiring in their RV)View on Amazon.com