by Jocelyn Acuna | Jul 25, 2024 | Frequently Asked Questions
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...
by Jocelyn Acuna | Jun 27, 2024 | Frequently Asked Questions
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...
by Jocelyn Acuna | May 30, 2024 | 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 | Apr 25, 2024 | Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the park manager allowed to force residents to correct code violations to their homes and spaces before a scheduled inspection by the state Dept. of Housing? A: The state Department of Housing (HCD) operates a park inspection program with a goal of completing...
by Jocelyn Acuna | Mar 28, 2024 | Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do mobilehome park rules prevail over state law?A: No. The park rental agreement and the park rules and regulations must be consistent with the MRL and other laws that apply in parks. For example, a park rental agreement or rule that provides the park may increase...
by Jocelyn Acuna | Feb 29, 2024 | Frequently Asked Questions
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...
