Manufactured Housing Dispute Resolution Program offered by Washington State Attorney General's Office's Consumer Protection Division
Manufactured Housing Dispute Resolution Program offered by Washington State Attorney General's Office's Consumer Protection Division
Supports better communication and promotes mutual understanding between landlords and manufactured home owners. Provides an equitable and low-cost option for manufactured home owners and landlords to resolve disputes concerning alleged violations of the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord Tenant Act. Helps opposing parties negotiate disputes, determine whether further investigation is needed, decide whether a violation has occurred, and issue fines and other penalties when appropriate.
Physical Address
800 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Hours
M-F, 9am-4pm.
Voice
Application process
A "Request for Dispute Resolution" form must be filed in writing with the Attorney General’s Office. Residents may fill out the form online or print out a PDF version of the form to complete and return by mail or email. Residents may also call to have a form mailed to them.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Washington state residents who own a manufactured home or mobile home and rent a lot for that home in a community. Under the law, a "manufactured/mobile home community" by definition includes rental spaces for two or more homes.
Agency info
Washington State Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division
Helps businesses and consumers resolve consumer complaints. Provides consumer and business education and enforces the Washington State Consumer Protection Act. Works with manufactured home owners and landlords to resolve disputes concerning alleged violations of the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord Tenant Act. The Consumer Protection Division also administers the Washington New Motor Vehicle Warranty Act, better known as the Washington State Lemon Law.