Legislation Update
To begin with, much of our work on behalf of CMPA this year has been focused on two threatening bills introduced under the guise of helping mobilehome park residents recover from t
Can the park manager force rules on som e residents and not on others?
No. The MRL provides that the park rule and regulations have to be “reasonable.” (Civil Code 798.45(d)) “Reasonable” often may be subject to court interpretation, but norma
I manage a park where pets and other animals are getting out of control. Some residents’ dogs are aggressive toward other pets or residents, some residents feed feral cats, and some stray animals wander in packs. How do I solve these problems?
Contact the city or county animal services department for assistance. Local government services include abatement or information on the following matters: barking/nuisance dogs, ro
Is there financial assistance available to residents for correction of code violations on their home?
Many local governments have rehabilitation or repair grants for low income homeowners, including residents or owners of mobile homes, in some cases. This money is made available th
Regional Updates Include the Cities of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Corona, Riverside, Yucaipa, and Highland.
A Tenants United group has formed in Anaheim modeled after the Tenants Together group in Santa Ana and various locations around the State. Visit their Facebook page https://www
Do You Know About MOU’s, Accords, and Model Leases in MH Communities?
MHET has not been a promoter or supporter of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s), Accords or Model Leases because of our strong position opposing rent control or anything that l
Positive Rent Payment Reporting Deadline, April 1, 2025, Required by AB 2747
Although this new legislation was reported by MHET Silver Sponsor attorney John Pentecost in his October 2024 Forum presentation on New Laws, it snuck up on us. It is likely some p
Can the park charge the resident a late fee if they missed paying the rent and utility bill by one day?
Late fees on rents, utility charges or other pass-through fees are not regulated by the MRL, however, California court cases regarding late fees generally have upheld residential l
Adding Spaces To Mobile Home Parks
Attorney Tom Casparian and Regulatory Professional Susy Forbath from the Annual Silver Sponsor firm of Cozen O’Connor provided an eye-opening presentation on the extraordinary be
Does a resident need a permit from HCD to remodel their home, even though all the changes and upgrades are on the inside?
Homeowners need a permit from the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Only permits for alterations of a mobile home’s structural, fire safety, electrical