The California Civil Code Section 798, or more commonly known as the Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL), is generally amended every year by the State Legislature. Copies of the amended MRL will be available to mobile home park residents by February 1, 2026. There are a number of changes to the MRL that will take effect in 2025 including the ability of residents to opt into receiving their copy of the MRL electronically via email.
Q: Is the new park management allowed to change rules on long-time residents or are these residents “grandfathered-in” under the old rules?
A: Existing residents are not exempt from park rule changes. According to the MRL (Civil Code §798.25), the park can change a park rule and regulation as it applies to existing residents, after giving residents six-month’s notice of the change, or a 60-day notice if it involves changes in rules relating to the park’s recreational facilities, such as the swimming but is not pool or recreational facilities within the clubhouse. The management must also meet and confer with park residents at the residents’ request, upon a 6-month notice regarding a change in park rules bound to accept residents’ suggestions or requests regarding the rules. (Civil Code §798.25(b))
Recap:
- Existing residents are not exempt from park rule changes.
- A 6-month advance written notice is required for a rule change.
- A 60-day advance written notice is required if a rule change affects the common recreational facilities.
