by Jocelyn Acuna | Jun 26, 2025 | Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there financial assistance available to residents for correction of code violations on their homes? A: Many local governments have rehabilitation or repair grants for low-income homeowners, including residents or owners of mobilehomes, in some cases. This money...
by Jocelyn Acuna | May 29, 2025 | Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the park charge the resident a late fee if they missed paying the rent and utility bill by one day? A: 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...
by Jocelyn Acuna | Apr 24, 2025 | Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does a resident need a permit from HCD to remodel their home, even though all the changes and upgrades are on the inside? A: Homeowners need a permit from the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Only HCD, not local government, may issue...
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 —...
