Can the mobile home park that I live in charge me every month for property taxes on property that I do not own?
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Can the mobile home park that I live in charge me every month for property taxes on property that I do not own?
Asked on August 5, 2015 under Real Estate Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
That can if that is the rental or lease agreement for your space in the rental home park. There is nothing illegal about passing on a share of property taxes to a renter--it's simply a matter of what was agreed between you and the park. If there is a written agreement between you and the park, they can only charge you the taxes if the agreement says they can; if the agreement does not state that, they can look to add them when the agreement expires and is up for renewal. If there is only an oral agreement, if the taxes are part of that agreement, they can charge them now; otherwise, they have to give you 30 days notice they are adding an amount for the taxes to the agreement.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
That can if that is the rental or lease agreement for your space in the rental home park. There is nothing illegal about passing on a share of property taxes to a renter--it's simply a matter of what was agreed between you and the park. If there is a written agreement between you and the park, they can only charge you the taxes if the agreement says they can; if the agreement does not state that, they can look to add them when the agreement expires and is up for renewal. If there is only an oral agreement, if the taxes are part of that agreement, they can charge them now; otherwise, they have to give you 30 days notice they are adding an amount for the taxes to the agreement.
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