Behind on Lot Rent in Texas? Here’s How to Sell Your Mobile Home Before It’s Too Late

Lot rent moves fast in Texas.

Once you fall behind, the late fees stack up, the park starts posting notices, and before long, the clock is ticking toward eviction.

The good news:
If you move quickly you can still sell your mobile home, even with past-due lot rent or an active eviction timeline. And in most cases, you can walk away clean without the stress dragging out any longer.

This guide breaks down everything a Texas mobile home owner needs to know, including what options actually work in the real world and what mistakes cost sellers the most time and money.

Why Lot Rent Problems Turn Into Emergencies

Most Texas parks follow the same pattern:

• One month behind → late fee + written notice
• Two months behind → “Notice to Quit” or “Notice to Vacate”
• Three months behind → eviction filing
• Anytime after → home can be considered abandoned if you walk away

And here’s the part most sellers don’t realize:

You can sell all the way up until the home is legally taken.
But once the park gets a judgment, the window closes fast.

Every week matters.

2. Why SeHow Selling Works When You Owe Lot Rent

Here’s the simple version:

You can sell your mobile home as long as you take care of the past-due lot rent at closing — or arrange for the buyer to take over that responsibility.

Most parks allow one of these three paths:

Option 1 — Pay off the lot rent and sell normally

Cleanest and quickest, but not everyone can afford it.

Option 2 — Have the buyer pay the rent as part of the deal

A legitimate option if the buyer is approved by the park and everyone signs off.

Option 3 — Assignment or “walkaway” sale

In certain cases, an investor can work with the park to resolve the balance and take the home over immediately.

This is usually the fastest option for owners under eviction pressure.

3. Hexas Park Rules You Need to Know (Important)

Texas is friendly to mobile home parks when it comes to collections. Know these points so you aren’t blindsided:

1. The park must approve your buyer

No approval = no sale.

2. Parks can block the sale if the balance isn’t handled

They’re not being difficult — it’s in your lease.

3. Parks don’t allow “side deals”

If you try to sell without approving the buyer, your buyer gets shut down and you lose time.

4. A “Notice to Vacate” is not the same as losing the home

You still have time as long as no judgment has been entered.

5. After a judgment, options shrink fast

Still possible to solve — but far more limited.

Your Best Options to Sell Quickly in Texas

Option 1 — Sell for Cash (Fastest)

Best for owners who are:

• 30–90 days behind
• In the eviction process
• Needing a guaranteed closing date
• Wanting to avoid repairs or showings

Cash buyers can close quickly, clear the balance, and get you out clean — but only if the park approves them.

Option 2 — List the Home (If You Have More Time)

If you’re just one month behind and the home is in solid condition, listing may put more money in your pocket.

But if eviction is in play, listing is usually too slow.

Option 3 — Assign the Home to an Investor

This is common when:

• There’s heavy back rent
• The home needs repairs
• Seller needs out now
• Park management prefers a quick handoff

Often the investor works directly with the park to resolve things and take over.

How Pure Tex Mobile Homes Helps Sellers Behind on Lot Rent

Pure Tex Mobile Homes works directly with Texas parks every week.
We understand the rules, the timelines, and the real-world expectations.

Here’s what we do for you:

1. Contact the park on your behalf (with your permission)

We check your balance, timeline, and what they require.

2. Create a plan to either list it or sell it fast

Based on your timeline — not ours.

3. Handle park approval and paperwork

Texas paperwork can be tricky. We make it simple.

4. Clear the lot rent at closing so you walk away clean

No games. No surprises.

5. Give you a clear exit strategy — even if eviction is already filed

You’ll know exactly what needs to happen and how fast.

If you’re behind on lot rent, we never judge the situation.
Texas families go through hard seasons — our job is to help you move forward.

When Selling Might Not Make Sense

• Home needs $8,000+ in repairs
• Park refuses to approve any buyers
• Past-due rent is extremely high relative to home value
• You simply want to walk away from the home

In these cases, we’ll tell you straight — no pressure.

How to Get Started (Texas Statewide)

If you’re behind on lot rent anywhere in Texas, the process is simple:

1. You tell us your situation
2. We talk to the park
3. We give you real options (cash offer or sell strategy)
4. You choose the path that works best
5. We handle everything from there

There’s no cost to talk, no obligation, and no pressure to sell.

Call Pure Tex Mobile Homes at 512-481-7068, or fill out the quick form on our site and we’ll reach out today.

You don’t have to lose your home.

You just need a clean, practical plan — and that’s what we do every day.