Do the landlord and tenant laws protect people who are living in a hotel or motel?
Yes, unless the renter has a “transient occupancy” in the hotel or motel. A “transient occupancy” is where: 1) rent is charged per day and is paid no later than every two weeks; 2) maid and linen service is provided at least once every two days; 3) the person has not lived there more than 30 days; and 4) the person who has lived there more than 5 days has a business address or a residence someplace else. All other people living in a hotel or motel are covered by the Landlord and Tenant Act • 3. What are my rights if I rent space for a mobile home or houseboat? Tenants who are renting space in a manufactured dwelling park or floating home moorage but who own (or are buying) a mobile or floating home have more rights than other tenants. For example, prior to eviction, the landlord must give you a 30-day written notice listing the problems. If you correct the problems listed in the notice during the 30 days, you may stay. If you violate the same section within 6 months the landlord can gi
