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
FAQ: October
Q: Is the park required to provide a lease agreement in the language of the resident if the resident is non English speaking? Not in most cases. Civil Code Sec. 1632 provides that
Mobile Home Residency Law Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the law require a manager to be on the premises at all times in case of emergencies? Not exactly. State law requires a manager or his/her designee to reside in parks with 5
Potential reasons for landlord-tenant disputes
Landlords and tenants will sometimes run into significant disputes that impact their professional relationships. It is important for both sides to know how these disputes might ari
Assembly Bill 3088: Tenants May Get Temporary Relief while property owners are left in the cold.
Following up on my prior post concerning Assembly Bill 1436, California has rolled back some of the provisions in the newly announced Assembly Bill 3088, known officially as the CO
California’s Eviction Wave: The Race Against the Clock
After several months of relying on the Judicial Council of California’s Emergency Order, the California Legislature was met with the harsh reality that beginning September 1, 202