Reading Room Document

Rental Fees for Spaces in Military Trailer Parks

The document discusses the issue of rental fees for trailer spaces in military trailer parks and whether the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has the authority to determine the rental fees based on prevailing rates for comparable private facilities. The conclusion reached is that OMB correctly concluded that the rental fee for these trailer parking spaces should be based on their “reasonable value,” determined by comparison with comparable private trailer courts. The document presents questions regarding the interpretation of the term “quarters” and whether it includes trailer facilities, as well as the legislative history of Section 5911 and its application to military personnel and persons who were not government employees. It also addresses the issue of whether an arbitrary exemption from the application of the rental principle in favor of military employees living in trailer parks would be contrary to Congress’ intention.

June 8, 1977