White River Estates v. Hiltbruner

White River Estates, a mobile home park, seeks reversal of a published Court of Appeals’ decision affirming the trial court’s entry of judgment in favor of Karen Hiltbruner in her action for damages based on the Park’s violation of RCW 59.20.073 of the Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act (MHLTA). White River argues that the trial court erred by allowing the jury to award damages for emotional distress based on the Park’s violation of RCW 59.20.073. We agree and remand to the trial court for entry of a proper damages award.

FACTS

In 1988, Karen Hiltbruner sold her mobile home, located in White River…