by Jocelyn Acuna | Feb 27, 2025 | Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can residents get help if they suspect they are being over-charged on utility bills? A: 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...
by Jocelyn Acuna | Dec 26, 2024 | Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the resident be forced to move their home out of the park when they sell it just because the home is old? A: If the home is NOT a mobilehome (less than 8 feet wide x 40 feet long) and is therefore classified as a recreational vehicle (trailer), the resident has...
by Jocelyn Acuna | Nov 21, 2024 | Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the park required to provide a lease agreement in the language of the resident if the resident is non-English speaking? A: Not in most cases. Civil Code Sec. 1632 provides that a person engaged in a trade or business, who negotiates a contract or lease —...
by Jocelyn Acuna | Oct 24, 2024 | Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do residents have to pay the cable TV service fee even if they don’t use it? Also, can the park prohibit satellite dishes? A: The park can charge a fee for services actually rendered with a 60-day notice if it is not already provided for in the rental agreement....
by Jocelyn Acuna | Sep 26, 2024 | Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the park manager force residents to pay for maintenance or removal of a tree on their space and for maintenance of their driveway? A: It depends on the facts of the case. The “tree and driveway” issue has been subject to major debate for years. The park owner...
by Jocelyn Acuna | Aug 29, 2024 | Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the mobilehome owner or the park owner responsible for correcting pre-existing code violations on the space? A: The mobilehome owner is responsible. (Civil Code 798.36) Although the park operator is ultimately responsible for assuring that all citations on park...
