What happens to residents if the operator of a land-lease community decides to close the park?

Closing a land-lease or mobile home community isn't as simple as an operator deciding to end the tenancies. Because residents own homes that can be expensive or impractical to move, Part X of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 sets out specific requirements an operator must follow before a community can be closed, including formal notice to residents well ahead of the closure and a defined process rather than an ordinary termination notice.

Part X also addresses what residents may be entitled to when a closure goes ahead, recognizing that residents can face real losses from relocating or disposing of a home that may not be easy to move. The exact process and any compensation depend on the circumstances of the closure and the specific requirements that apply, so residents facing a closure notice should not assume they simply have to leave on short notice. Because these situations often involve significant financial stakes and technical notice requirements, residents who receive a closure notice should review it carefully and get legal advice promptly to understand their specific rights and any deadlines that apply, rather than relying on informal reassurances from the operator about the process or timeline.