Established 1982, Serving Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.

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FAQ October 2024

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....

FAQ September 2024

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...

FAQ August 2024

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...

FAQ July 2024

Q: Can the park’s income requirements on prospective buyers prevent a resident from selling their home? A: Yes. The sale of a mobilehome located in a mobilehome park is a three-party, not two-party transaction. The buyer and seller must not only agree to the terms of...

FAQ June 2024

Q: Can the park owner require a deposit or fee for use of the clubhouse by the homeowner’s association? A: No, however there are certain exceptions. The MRL provides that a park rental agreement or rule or regulation shall not deny a homeowner or resident the right to...

FAQ May 2024

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...