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...
by Jocelyn Acuna | Jan 25, 2024 | Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the park manager have the right to enter the resident’s lot without notice? The MRL provides that the park manager has the right to enter the lot at reasonable times and in a manner that does not interfere with the resident’s “quiet enjoyment” for the purpose...
by Jocelyn Acuna | Dec 28, 2023 | Frequently Asked Questions
#23 Can the park end a resident’s tenancy by refusing to enter into a new rental agreement? No, not if the resident is a homeowner. Under the Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL), homeowners normally rent under a month-to-month or 12-month rental agreement or long-term...
by Jocelyn Acuna | Nov 23, 2023 | Frequently Asked Questions
#19 Is the park required to provide a lease agreement in the language of the resident if the resident is non-English speaking? Not in most cases. Civil Code Sec. 1632 provides that a person engaged in a trade or business, who negotiates a contract or lease —...
