Below are some useful items copied from the California Mobile Home Civil Code. Please note this is not a full example of the civil code nor is it in any particular order. The full civil code can be found at:
1.
“Can the park evict a resident for payment of late rent even though their rental history shows they eventually pay
the full rent?
” (Civil Code 798.56(e)) . . .
-The resident has five days from the due date to pay rent.
-If the rent is late, the park can give the resident a 3-day notice to pay or risk eviction in 60 days.
-The resident can be late only three times in a 12-month period.”
2.
“Does a resident have to sign a long-term lease, or are there other options?
● The resident has 30 days to accept or reject a long-term lease.
● The resident has the option of a month-to-month or annual rental agreement.
● If the lease is rejected, no increase in rent is allowed, above the terms of the lease, for a year. “
3.
“Where can residents get help if they suspect they are being overcharged on utility bills?
● The resident must prove overcharges.
● CPUC is required to take informal complaints (800-649-7570). “
4.
“Does state law regulate rent increases in mobilehome parks?
● State law does not regulate the amount of a rent increase. It is a local control issue.
● A 90-day advance written notice of rent increase is required.
● If resident is on a long-term lease, check the language in lease for frequency (not less than every 90 days) and
percentage of increases.”
We wanted to post this blog to ensure that everyone has the tools to find useful information about mobile home living in San Diego. Thank you for reading.
