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
Is the park manager allowed to force residents to correct code violations tot heir homes and spaces before a scheduled inspection by the State Dept. of Housing?
The state Department of Housing (HCD) operates a park inspection program with a goal of completing inspections in at least 5% of the parks in the state per year in order to assure
Where can Residents get help if they suspect they are being over-charged on utility bills?
Most parks are “master-meter” operators that own, operate, and maintain the electric, gas and water distribution system within the park and bill their residents with the monthl
2025 Mobile Home Residency Law (MRL) + Frequently Asked Questions
2025 Mobile Home Residency Law (MRL) + Frequently Asked Questions The California Civil Code Section 798, or the MRL as commonly referred to, is generally amended each year by the S
Nationwide Injunction Temporarily Halts Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Rule
Nationwide Injunction Temporarily Halts Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Rule On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issu
Can the resident be forced to move their home out of the park when they sell it just because the home is old?
If the home is NOT a mobile home (less than 8 feet wide x 40 feet long) and is therefore classified as a recreational vehicle (trailer), the resident has no right to sell it in pla
What Is the CPI and How Does It Impact Households?
There is a lot of talk these days about the increase in the CPI, or the “Consumer Price Index”. The CPI is the measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urb
Stronger Family Leave Protections Coming to California Employees
Governor Newsom signs law giving men and women equal family leave protections, even with smaller companies. Under current state law, women were provided 12-weeks of job protections