by MHET | 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 MHET | 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 MHET | 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 MHET | 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 —...
by MHET | Oct 26, 2023 | Frequently Asked Questions
#61 Does the law require a manager to be on the premises at all times in case of emergencies? Not exactly. State law requires a manager or his/her designee to reside in parks with 50 or more spaces, but does not require them to be on the premises 24 hours a day....
by MHET | Sep 28, 2023 | Frequently Asked Questions
#9 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...
