Mobile Home Residency Law (MRL)
Alphabet Index
ABANDONED MOBILEHOME 30-day posting notice Civ. 798.61(b) 60-day limit for homeowner to claim their home Civ. 798.36(b)(3) Auction or sale: funds received Civ. 798.36(b)(4) County tax collector: management must notify Civ. 798.56a(e)(2)(A), 798.61(e)(1)(B) FAQ #63.1 Definition Civ. 798.61(a) Disposal definition Civ. 798.56a(e)(2)(D), 798.61(a)(2)(C) exemptions, restrictions, obligations Civ. 798.56a(e)(2)(A), 798.61(c)(2) and (f) judgment of abandonment Civ. 798.61(d)-(f) Veh. 5903 FAQ #63.1 notice requirements: HCD and county tax collector Civ. 798.61(f) owner's right to possession: satisfaction of all liens and removal from park Civ. 798.61(e)(1)(C)) registration requirements Civ. 798.61(g) tax clearance certificate waived Civ. 798.61(g) H&S 18092.7 Homeowner responsibilities and liabilities Civ. 798.36(b)(2), 798.56a(b-c) Judgment of abandonment Civ. 798.61(d)-(f) Veh. 5903 FAQ #63.1 Lien holders: rights and restrictions Civ. 798.56a Management disposal Civ. 798.36(b)(4), 798.61(f) obligations and procedures Civ. 798.61(c)(2), 798.61(f) report to HCD within 30 days Civ. 798.56a(e)(2)(C), 798.61(f)(3) Management right of entry Civ. 798.26(b), 799.2.5(b) Notice of abandonment Civ. 798.61(b) FAQ #63.1 declaration petition Civ. 798.61 FAQ #63.1 notifying county tax collector Civ. 798.61(c)(2)(C) notifying HCD Civ. 798.61(c)(2)(D) FAQ #63.1 tax clearance certificate waived Civ. 798.61(c)(2)(A) Procedures Civ. 798.61 Veh. 5903 FAQ #63.1 Property taxes, liens and unpaid loans Civ. 798.61 FAQ #63.1 Release from bankruptcy Civ. 798.56a(d) Release from license fees and taxes Civ. 798.56a(2)(A) management must notify county tax collector within 10 days Civ. 798.56a(e)(2)(A) Removal from park Civ. 798.56a(e) Sale of abandoned home Civ. 798.61(e) Veh. 5903 FAQ #63.1 Salvage FAQ #63.1 Transfer of Title and Registration Veh. 5903 FAQ #63.1 within 20 days Civ. 798.61(e)(4) Warehouse lien Civ. 798.56a(e) FAQ #63.1 Written notification to last known owner Civ. 798.36(b)(3) ANIMALS Aggressive breeds prohibited FAQ #36 Code enforcement FAQ #36 Companion animals FAQ #35.1 Emotional-support animals FAQ #35.1 Feral, stray, wild FAQ #36 Liability of owner of animal FAQ #35.1, #36 Local animal control agency FAQ #36 Owner's liability FAQ #35.1, #36 Pets assistive animal FAQ #32, #35.1 definition: agreement between management and homeowner Civ. 798.33 FAQ #35 feral animals are not pets FAQ #36 fees: special park facilities Civ. 798.33 liability of owner FAQ #36 “no pet” rule FAQ #35 not allowed to roam free FAQ #36 right to keep pet Civ. 798.33 FAQ #35 park rules and regulations Civ. 798.33 FAQ #35 Service dogs and emotional-support animals FAQ #35.1 Stray, wild, feral FAQ #36 Title 25 (code enforcement) FAQ #36 Wild, feral, stray FAQ #36 CAREGIVER LIVING WITH HOMEOWNER Adult Protective Services agency FAQ #32.1 Complying with park rules and regulations Civ. 798.34(c) Eviction after homeowner dies FAQ #40 Guest of homeowner FAQ #40 Minimum allowable age Civ. 798.34(c) FAQ #40 No fee for live-in caregiver Civ. 798.34(c) Right of tenancy: conditions Civ. 798.34(c) FAQ #40 Right to sell home in park Civ. 798.78 FAQ #40 Senior-only park: allowances and restrictions Civ. 798.34, 799.9 Written notice from doctor Civ. 798.34(c), 799.9(a) CODE VIOLATIONS 14-day written notice of space violations cost liability of homeowner Civ. 798.36(a) homeowner to clean-up, etc. Civ. 798.36(a) FAQ #42 management removal of homeowner property Civ. 798.36(b)(4) statement of conditions and cost estimate Civ. 798.36(a) CalHome (financial assistance) FAQ #51 Code enforcement regulations: Title 25 FAQ #44, #45 Failure to maintain FAQ #41 Financial assistance FAQ #51 Fire prevention FAQ #45 Inspections citations FAQ #42 homeowner responsibility: exterior of home and lot FAQ #42 park grounds, common areas, utility infrastructure FAQ #41 Permit required before remodel Civ. 798.15(i)(8) FAQ #50 Pre-existing code violations: current mobilehome owner is responsible Civ. 798.36 FAQ #49 Reasonable response time Civ. 798.15(d) 3 Title 25: code enforcement regulations FAQ #44, #45 Transfer Disclosure Statement Civ. 1102.6d FAQ #49, #68 Trash combustible material, etc FAQ #45 safe disposal; covered containers FAQ #45 COMMON AREA FACILITIES Clubhouse: use by homeowners for meetings, etc. Civ. 798.15(i)(5), 798.51(a-d) FAQ #34 Fees or deposits: conditions and exceptions Civ. 798.15(i)(5), 798.51(b) FAQ #5 Posting of hours open/available Civ. 798.24 FAQ #34 Reduction of amenities FAQ #46 DEALERS Bureau of Real Estate: license FAQ #63.1 Dealer's license FAQ #63.1 HCD-licensed dealer and realtor's license FAQ #63.1 Illegal sales FAQ #63.1 License: Bureau of Real Estate and HCD FAQ #63.1 New home defects FAQ #71 Ombudsman (HCD) FAQ #71 DEFINITIONS Abandoned homeowner property Civ. 798.61(a) Homeowner Civ. 798.9 Resident Civ. 798.11 Tenancy Civ. 798.12 DISABLED HOMEOWNERS' ACCOMMODATIONS Installation Civ. 798.29.6 FAQ #32 Permit requirement Civ. 798.29.6 FAQ #32 Pets FAQ #32 Ramps allowed with proper permits Civ. 798.29.6 FAQ #32 Removal upon sale Civ. 798.29.6 DISPUTES Attorneys' fees and costs Civ. 798.85 FAQ #22 Mandatory arbitration prohibited Civ. 798.25.5 DRIVEWAYS Liability of park if park-installed Civ. 798.37.5(c) FAQ #48 Liability of homeowner if homeowner-installed Civ. 798.37.5(c) FAQ #48 Management entry onto homeowner's lot Civ. 798.15(i)(7), 798.26(a) FAQ #62 Not applicable to leases in effect prior to 1/1/2001 Civ. 798.37.5(e) EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN Procedures H&S 18603 Public posting of park emergency plan H&S 18603(c) EVICTION 7-day written notice of violation of park rule or regulation Civ. 798.56(d) FAQ #22 60-day notice Civ. 798.55(b)(1) FAQ #22 Abandoned home 30-day posting on mobilehome Civ. 798.61(b) definition Civ. 798.61(a) judicial declaration; notice to registered owner Civ. 798.61(c) sale of mobilehome and its contents Civ. 798.61(f) within 10 days of judgment of abandonment rights/liabilities of person having right to possession Civ. 798.61(e)(3) rights of management Civ. 798.61(f) Bankruptcy of homeowner: liabilities Civ. 798.56a(d) Condemnation of park Civ. 798.56(f) Change of use of park Civ. 798.56(g) FAQ #25 12-months' notice if no local govt. permit required Civ. 798.56(g)(2) FAQ #25 15-day written notice by management of public appearance Civ. 798.56(g)(1) FAQ #25 notice to prospective tenants Civ. 798.56(g)(3) Failure of homeowner or resident to respond to written notice Civ. 798.56(a) Failure of homeowner to comply with law upon notice Civ. 798.56(d) Failure of homeowner to pay rent, utility charges, etc. Civ. 798.15(i)(3) 798.56(e)(1) Homeowner's unpaid rent, etc., due upon sale of home Civ. 798.55(b)(2) Late rent: 3-day written notice and general discussion Civ. 798.56(e) FAQ #21, #22 Management's warehouse lien Civ. 798.56a(e) No written notice required after a certain time Civ. 798.56(d), 798.56(e)(5) FAQ #22 Non-owners: discussion of non-resident's rights FAQ #24 Not allowed in order to make space available for other home Civ. 798.58 Obligation of legal owner of home upon eviction; notice Civ. 798.56(e)(6) Occupant with no rental agreement and who is not homeowner Civ. 798.75(c) FAQ #24 Park management right to terminate a tenancy Civ. 798.88 Process of liens, foreclosures Civ. 798.56a Prostitution or drugs in the park resulting in conviction Civ. 798.56(c)(1) Residents who are not homeowners eviction: 30-day notice FAQ #24 Sale of mobilehome by legal owner upon eviction Civ. 798.56a(b) Substantial annoyance to other homeowners or residents Civ. 798.56(b) “Three-strikes”: third time rent paid late can result in eviction Civ. 798.56(e) FAQ #21, #22 60-day notice to vacate the park Civ. 798.56(e) FAQ #21, #22 after third time rent paid late, no written notice required Civ. 798.56(e)(1) default cure may be allowed; restrictions Civ. 798.56(e)(4-6) Termination of tenancy denying renewal of rental agreement not allowed, as specified FAQ #23 proceedings: park reimbursement for costs Civ. 798.56a resident's rights Civ. 798.15(i)(3) Unlawful detainer FAQ #22 Violation of park rules and regulations Civ. 798.56 FAQ #22 FAMILY LIVING WITH HOMEOWNER Adult Protective Services agency FAQ #32.1 Caregiver FAQ #40 Definition of “immediate family” Civ. 798.35 FEES 60-day written notice Civ. 798.32(a) FAQ #2, #14, #15 Clubhouse: deposits Civ. 798.51 FAQ #5 alcohol is served Civ. 798.15(i)(5), 798.51(c) FAQ #5 private parties Civ. 798.51(c) FAQ #5 Entry, hook up, etc. -no fee charged Civ. 798.37 Immediate family: no extra fees charged Civ. 798.35 Increase: notice requirement Civ. 798.32(a) FAQ #2 Pass-through of park-owed penalties or money damages prohibited Civ. 798.39.5 Pets fee may be charged for special park pet facilities Civ. 798.33 no fee for homeowner keeping a pet Civ. 798.33 Rent control ordinance may regulate fees FAQ #1 Rental agreement: list of fees Civ. 798.15(g) FAQ #2 Penalty fee on late rent payment FAQ #9 Separate listing of each fee Civ. 798.32(b) FAQ #2, #4, #15 Services actually rendered Civ. 798.32(a) FAQ #14, #15 Services actually rendered that are not listed on lease Civ. 798.32 FAQ #2 When homeowner fails to maintain their space Civ. 798.15(g) GUESTS 20 consecutive days or total of 30 days in calendar year Civ. 798.34(a) Caregiver: over 18 years of age Civ. 798.34(c) FAQ #40 Complying with park rules and regulations Civ. 798.15(i)(4), 798.34(b) Limit on duration of stay Civ. 798.34(a) No fee for guest who stays limited time Civ. 798.34(a) Registering with management Civ. 798.34(a) HEIRS Caregivers FAQ #40 Rights, restrictions on tenancy or sale of mobilehome Civ. 798.78 FAQ #40, #66 Right of legal owner to list mobilehome for sale Civ. 798.78, 798.81 FAQ #40, #66 Management's right to require removal of mobilehome Civ. 798.78(b) FAQ #66 No guarantee of park tenancy/right to apply Civ. 798.78(d) FAQ #66 HOMEOWNER MEETINGS Right to peaceful assembly Civ. 798.15(i)(5), 798.51(a) Reasonable hours and manner Civ. 798.15(i)(5), 798.51(a) Use of clubhouse or common facility no cleaning deposit if meeting is open to all homeowners Civ. 798.15(i)(5), 798.51(b) no liability insurance, unless alcohol is served Civ. 798.15(i)(5), 798.51(c) restrictions agreed to on rental agreement Civ. 798.51(c) Public officials, political candidates, homeowners groups Civ. 798.15(i)(5), 798.51(a)(2-3) Distribution of petitions: rights, restrictions Civ. 798.51(a)(3) 16 With management Civ. 798.53 HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS Articles of Incorporation: filing FAQ #56 Common interest developments FAQ #55 Davis-Stirling Act FAQ #54, #55 Enforcement of CID laws FAQ #57 Original filing papers: where to find a copy of original document FAQ #56 Secretary of State FAQ #56 Violations by elected board members FAQ #57 INSPECTIONS Citations FAQ #42 Homeowner responsibility: exterior of home and lot FAQ #42, #45 Park grounds, common areas, utility infrastructure FAQ #43 Manager entry onto lot Civ. 798.15(i)(7), 798.26; FAQ #62 for maintenance of trees, etc. Civ. 798.15(i)(7), 798.26(a) FAQ #62 in case of emergency or abandonment of home by owner Civ. 798.26(b) FAQ #62 Manager entry into home or enclosed accessory structures prior written notice required Civ. 798.26(a) FAQ #62 in case of emergency or abandonment of home by owner Civ. 798.26(b) FAQ #62 LEASES 12 months or less Civ. 798.17-798.18 FAQ #18, #20 12 months or longer Civ. 798.17-798.18 FAQ #1, #18, #20 30 days for homeowner to accept or reject Civ. 798.17(b), (f) FAQ #18, #20 Description of park physical improvements to be provided Civ. 798.15(d) Extend or renew Civ. 798.17 FAQ #18, #20 Foreign language leases FAQ #19 Length of agreement Civ. 798.17 FAQ #1, #18, #20 List of park services and fees Civ. 798.15(f-g) FAQ #2 Month-to-month Civ. 798.17-798.18 FAQ #1, #18, #20 Opt out of long term rental agreement Civ. 798.17-798.18 FAQ #18, #20 Renewal or extension: prohibitions Civ. 798.18 FAQ #18, #20 Rent control: exemption Civ. 798.17(a) FAQ #1 Return of signed copy to homeowner within 15 days Civ. 798.16(b) Right to inspect Civ. 798.17(b) FAQ #18, #20 Rules and regulations included in rental agreement Civ. 798.15(b) Terms and conditions Civ. 798.15 comparable monthly terms Civ. 798.18 FAQ #18, #20 Waiver of MRL rights of homeowner prohibited Civ. 798.15(i)(2), 798.19, 798.77 LIENS Abandoned homes: property taxes, liens and unpaid loans Civ. 798.61 FAQ #63.1 Limited-time waiver of outstanding charges: when applicant is not current owner H&S 18116.1(d) Management: prohibitions and allowances Civ. 798.38 Registration and title: HCD delinquency notice of fees and penalties H&S 18116.1 Registration and title: HCD delinquency notice of fees and penalties: payment program H&S 18116.1(d)(3) Tax liability certificate H&S 18116.1(d)(4)(B) When applicant is not current owner: limited-time waiver of outstanding charges H&S 18116.1(d) LOT LINES Older parks FAQ #47 Permits required before lines can be moved H&S 18610.5 FAQ #47 MAINTENANCE Driveways liability of park if park-installed Civ. 798.37.5(c) FAQ #48 liability of homeowner if homeowner-installed Civ. 798.37.5(c) FAQ #48 management entry onto homeowner's lot Civ. 798.15(i)(7), 798.26(a) FAQ #62 not applicable to leases in effect prior to 1/1/2001 Civ. 798.37.5(e) Enforcement: health and safety agency FAQ #43 Failure to maintain park owner violations FAQ #41 public nuisance and abatement Civ. 798.87 Fees: 60-day advanced written notice if not specified in lease agreement Civ. 798.32(a) FAQ #2 Financial assistance: CalHome FAQ #51 Fire prevention space clean-up FAQ #45 safe disposal; covered containers FAQ #45 Inspections citations FAQ #42 homeowner responsibility: exterior of home and lot FAQ #42, #45 park grounds, common areas, utility infrastructure FAQ #43 Homeowner responsibility 14-day written notice of violations Civ. 798.15(g), 798.36(a) cost liability of homeowner Civ. 798.36(b)(2) FAQ #49 financial assistance FAQ #51 homeowner to clean-up, etc Civ. 798.15(g), 798.36(a) FAQ #42, #45 management removal of homeowner property Civ. 798.36 statement of specific conditions and cost estimate Civ. 798.15(g), 798.36(a) Manager entry onto lot Civ. 798.15(i)(7), 798.26 FAQ #62 for maintenance of trees, etc Civ. 798.15(i)(7), 798.26(a) FAQ #62 in case of emergency or abandonment of home by owner Civ. 798.26(b) FAQ #62 Manager entry into home or enclosed accessory structures prior written notice required Civ. 798.26(a) FAQ #62 in case of emergency or abandonment of home by owner Civ. 798.26(b) FAQ #62 Reasonable response time Civ. 798.15(d) Space maintenance 14-day written notice of violations Civ. 798.15(g), 798.36(a) cost liability of homeowner Civ. 798.36(b)(2) FAQ #49 homeowner to clean-up, etc Civ. 798.15(g), 798.36(a) FAQ #42, #45 management removal of homeowner property Civ. 798.36 statement of specific conditions and cost estimate Civ. 798.15(g), 798.36(a) “Storage” FAQ #45 Title 25: state regulations FAQ #43, #44, #45 Trees common areas: management responsible Civ. 798.15(d), 798.37.5(b) FAQ #48 no tree-planting without prior written permission from manager Civ. 798.37.5(d) not applicable to leases in effect prior to 1/1/2001 Civ. 798.37.5(e) responsibility of homeowner Civ. 798.37.5(d) FAQ #48 responsibility of management in case of health hazard Civ. 798.37.5(a) FAQ #48 dispute: inspection to determine who is liable Civ. 798.37.5(a) FAQ #48 written permission required from management to plant Civ. 798.37.5(d) MOBILEHOME RESIDENCY LAW Annual update to residents by management Civ. 798.15(c) FAQ #26.1 delivery of notice Civ. 798.14(b) if significant change in MRL in the past year Civ. 798.15(c) FAQ #26.1 Enforcement FAQ #26, #59 MRL v. Title 25 FAQ #44 Residents' rights: notice Civ. 798.15(i) Protections: homeowners v. non-homeowners FAQ #27 State laws prevail over park rules FAQ #26 Spanish and other translations FAQ #26.2 Waiver of rights prohibited Civ. 798.15(i)(2), 798.19, 798.77 NOTICES AND WRITTEN REQUIREMENTS 3-day notice to resident to pay amount due within 5 days Civ. 798.56(e)(1) FAQ #21 3-day “Warning” notice when rent is overdue Civ. 798.56(e)(1) FAQ #21 3 to 5-day notice to terminate sale of mobilehome Civ. 1102.3a(c) 6-month notice of park rule change Civ. 798.25(b) FAQ #25, #28 6-months' notice minimum when park's change-of-use is approved Civ. 798.56(g)(2) 7-day notice of management's intent to tow vehicle Civ. 798.28.5(b)(1) FAQ #37 7-day notice to resident of management's intent to remove homeowner's property Civ. 798.36(b)(3) 7-day notice to resident to correct rule violation Civ. 798.56(d) FAQ #22 10-day notice to residents on meeting to announce changes to park rules Civ. 798.25(a) 12-months (min.) for change-of-use notice when local permit not required Civ. 798.56(g)(2), FAQ #25 14-day notice to resident for removal of resident's personal items to storage facility Civ. 798.36(b)(1) 14-day notice to resident to maintain or make repairs on space Civ. 798.15(g), 798.36 15-days' notice minimum of park's intent to file for change-of-use Civ. 798.56(g)(1) FAQ #25 15-day period during which temporary restraining order is in effect Civ. 798.88(c) 15-day screening process for prospective residents Civ. 798.74(a) 30-day notice by park to homeowners' association of park's intent to sell park Civ. 798.80, FAQ #53 30-day notice of abandoned mobilehome Civ. 798.61(b) FAQ #63.1 30-day notice of change of zoning or park's use permit Civ. 798.27 30-day notice of eviction for resident who is not homeowner FAQ #23, #24 30-day notice of termination of RV from RV park Civ. 799.66 30-days' prior notice by homeowner to management of intent to sue for failure to maintain Civ. 798.84 60-day notice of fee increase Civ. 798.32(a) FAQ #2, #14, #15 60-day notice of itemized billing of utility (if not stipulated in lease agreement) FAQ #14, #15 60-day notice of resident's intent to vacate tenancy Civ. 798.59 22 60-day notice of rule change to recreational facilities Civ. 798.25(b) FAQ #28 60-day notice of termination of tenancy Civ. 798.55(b)(1), 798.56(e)(6) FAQ #21, #22, #24 60-day notice of termination of tenancy for non-owners/sublessees FAQ #24 68 72-hour advance notice of utilities interruption of more than two hours Civ. 798.42, 799.7 72-hour notice to void rental agreement Civ. 798.17(b)(4), 799.55 90-day notice of rent increase Civ. 798.15(i)(1), 798.30 FAQ #1, #3 Abandonment: management notice of belief of abandonment Civ. 798.61(b) Abandonment: management notice of disposal of abandoned home Civ. 798.61(c)and (f) Abandonment: management notice of sale of abandoned home Civ. 798.61(e) Annual notice of rights and responsibilities Civ. 798.15(i) Calif. Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE): public notice on/before Feb 1 Civ. 798.43.1(a) Calif. Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE): notice of discount Civ. 798.43.1(c) FAQ #13 Caregiver living with resident: doctor's written treatment plan required Civ. 798.34(c-d), 799.9 Changes to MRL Civ. 798.15(c)(2) FAQ #26.1 Common area: posting of facility hours Civ. 798.24 Common area utility charges: disclosure by the management Civ. 798.43 Delivery requirements: in-person or by U.S. Mail Civ. 798.14 FAQ #3 Emergency preparedness plans: posting of notice H&S 18603 Exempt from rent control: management review of homeowner residency qualifications Civ. 798.21(d-e) Failure to maintain lawsuit: 30-days prior notice by homeowner(s) to management Civ. 798.84 Government fees and assessment (that are exempt from rent control): separately stated Civ. 798.49(e) Health and safety notice of noncompliance Civ. 798.56(a) Homeowner acknowledgment of written notice: rental agreement Civ. 798.17(f) Homeowner right of 30 days to inspect rental agreement Civ. 798.17(f) FAQ #20 In-person or by U.S. Mail Civ. 798.14 FAQ #3 Injunction for violation of park rules: notice of temporary restraining order Civ. 798.88(b-c) Homeowners' request to meet with management Civ. 798.53 Lot lines: written authorization of the resident and permit required H&S 18610.5 Management approval of buyer: credit refund Civ. 798.74(b) Management approval of prospective homeowner: 15-day screening process Civ. 798.74(a) Management approval of prospective homeowner: residency requirements Civ. 798.74(a), 799.4 Management entry into mobilehome in case of emergency: prior written consent of resident not required Civ. 798.26(b), 799.2.5(b) Management entry into mobilehome: prior written consent of resident required Civ. 798.26(a), 8, 37 798.2.5(a) Mandatory removal of mobilehome upon sale: management must provide notice specifying health and safety conditions Civ. 798.73(e), 798.73.5(b) Mobilehome Transfer Disclosure Statement/Form Civ. 798.15(i)(6), 1102.6d Mobilehome Ombudsman notice Civ. 798.29 9 Mobilehome Park Rental Agreement Disclosure Form Civ. 798.75.5 Mobilehome Residency Law: annual notice of rights and responsibilities Civ. 798.15(i) New fees must be itemized on monthly rent statement Civ. 798.32(b) Park change-of-use: at least 6-months' notice by park when local permit is approved Civ. 798.56(g)(2) FAQ #25 Park change-of-use: at least 12-months' notice when local permit not required Civ. 798.56(g)(2), FAQ #25 Park change-of-use: at least 15-days' notice by park of intent to request local permit Civ. 798.56(g)(1) FAQ #25 Park maintenance or repair of space when homeowner fails to maintain space: 14-day notice Civ. 798.15(g) Park owner's contact information Civ. 798.28 9 Prior to February 1: changes to MRL Civ. 798.14, 798.15(c) FAQ #26.1 Rent increase: 90-day notice Civ. 798.15(i)(1), 798.30 FAQ #3 Rental agreement: homeowner right to have at least 30 days to inspect Civ. 798.17(f), FAQ #18, #20 Rental agreement: 72-hour notice to void Civ. 798.17(b)(4) Rental agreement: homeowner inspection: homeowner response in writing to manager's written notice Civ. 798.17(f) Rental agreements exempt from rent control Civ. 798.17(a)(2) FAQ #1, #18, #20 Rental agreement shall be in writing Civ. 798.15 Resident alterations or improvement on space: written approval by management if required by park rules Civ. 798.15(i)(8) Resident terminates tenancy: 60-day notice Civ. 798.59 Rights and Responsibilities of Homeowners and Park Managers Civ. 798.15(i) RV park: registration agreement notice Civ. 799.43-44 RV park: notice requirement: reasons for RV removal Civ. 799.46, 799.55-799.58 Sale of mobilehome to park management: notice requirement of legal owner/junior lienholder Civ. 798.56a Sale of mobilehome to remain in park: resident must give notice to management Civ. 798.74(a) Sale of park: notice by homeowners association of interest in purchasing Civ. 798.80(b) Sale of park: notice to homeowners association Civ. 798.80 Sale or replacement of mobilehome: current standards apply, per written requirements Civ. 798.78(c) Security deposit: refund: written request by homeowner required Civ. 798.39(b-c) Showing or listing homes: written notice between managers and homeowners Civ. 798.71(a); 799.2 Tax lien: notice of sale Civ. 798.56a(e)(2) Termination of tenancy: 60-day notice Civ. 798.55(b)(1) Towing: 7-day notice of management's intent to remove vehicle Civ. 798.28.5(b)(1) Transfer or selling fee not allowed unless homeowner requests management service Civ. 798.72(a) Trees: planting by homeowner: written permission by management required Civ. 798.37.5(d) Trees: removal: notice by homeowner Civ. 798.37.5 U.S. Mail or in-person Civ. 798.14 FAQ #3 Unlawful occupancy of mobilehome: HCD notice H&S 18550.1 Utilities billed separately from rent Civ. 798.41 FAQ #14 Utilities: interruption of service: 72-hour advance notice Civ. 798.42 Utilities: interruption of service: 72-hour notice: posting notice on homes of affected residents Civ. 798.42, 799.7 Vehicle towing: 7-day notice by management Civ. 798.28.5(b)(1) FAQ #37 Warehouse lien: notice of disposal Civ. 798.56a(e)(2) Written notice not required after resident receives 3 notices in one year for same violation Civ. 798.56(d), 798.56(e)(5) FAQ #22 OMBUDSMAN Public posting of notice Civ. 798.29 State Department of Housing and Community Development Civ. 798.29 PARK CLOSURE OR CONVERSION 1-year written notice of termination when no local permits are required Civ. 798.80 FAQ #25 6-month notice of closure when local permits are required FAQ #25 15-day advance written notice by management of public appearance FAQ #25 Change of use: definition Civ. 798.10 Change from senior park to all-age park FAQ #30, #31 Condo-conversion: rent: low-income “non-purchasing” residents FAQ #52 Local conversion ordinance FAQ #25 Public impact report FAQ #25 Relocation costs: determined by the local jurisdiction FAQ #25 PARK EMPLOYEES Exemptions from park rules and regulations Civ. 798.23(b) Subject to park rules and regulations Civ. 798.23(a) PARK MANAGER Availability H&S 18603 FAQ #61 Less than 50 spaces: not required to be on park premises 24 hours per a day H&S 18603 FAQ #61 Manager entry onto lot Civ. 798.15(i)(7), 798.26 FAQ #62 for maintenance of trees, etc. Civ. 798.15(i)(7), 798.26(a) FAQ #62 in case of emergency or abandonment of home by owner Civ. 798.26(b) FAQ #62 Manager entry into home or enclosed accessory structures prior written notice required Civ. 798.26(a) FAQ #62 in case of emergency or abandonment of home by owner Civ. 798.26(b) FAQ #62 Park with less than 50 spaces not required to be on park premises 24 hours per a day H&S 18603 FAQ #61 Resident's right to “quiet enjoyment” Civ. 798.15(i)(7), 798.26(a), 799.2.5 FAQ #62 Right of park management to terminate a tenancy Civ. 798.88 PARK OWNER Disclosure of name, etc. Civ. 798.28 FAQ #60 PARKING Towing 7-day notice Civ. 798.28.5(b)(1) FAQ #37 exemption Civ. 798.28.5(b)(1) FAQ #37 health and safety hazard of parked car Civ. 798.28.5(b)(2) FAQ #37 parked vehicle: health and safety hazard Civ. 798.28.5(b)(2) FAQ #37 signage at entrances of park Civ. 798.28.5(a) FAQ #37 upon homeowner request Civ. 798.28.5(b)(2) FAQ #37 vehicle health and safety hazard Civ. 798.28.5(b)(2) FAQ #37 windshield posting Civ. 798.28.5(b)(1) PERMIT TO OPERATE Park permit to operate suspended: collection of rent FAQ #8 Zoning or use permit: notifying homeowners notification Civ. 798.27 renewal or expiration Civ. 798.27(a)(1) PERMITS Alterations, improvements, changes, etc FAQ #50 HCD: code enforcement field offices FAQ #50 No exceptions FAQ #50 Required by homeowner before any structural alterations FAQ #50 PETS Assistive animals and service dogs FAQ #35.1 Aggressive breeds prohibited FAQ #36 Animal control agency FAQ #36 Definition; agreement between management and homeowner Civ. 798.33 FAQ #35 Disabled homeowners: right to have an assistive animal FAQ #32 Fees for special park pet facilities Civ. 798.33 Feral animals are not pets FAQ #36 72 “No pet” rule FAQ #35 Pet owner liability FAQ #36 Right of homeowner to keep a pet Civ. 798.33 FAQ #35 Service dogs; and emotional support or companion animals FAQ #35.1 Subject to park rules and regulations Civ. 798.33 FAQ #35 POLITICAL CAMPAIGNING Rights and restrictions Civ. 798.15(i)(5), 798.51 FAQ #34 Signs, posters, etc. Civ. 798.51(e), 799.10 PROPERTY TAXES Abandoned homes: property taxes, liens and unpaid loans Civ. 798.61 FAQ #63.1 Accessory structures FAQ #10 Homes manufactured after July 1980 FAQ #10 Mobilehome property tax separate from park property tax FAQ #10 PUBLIC POLLING PLACE Only if authorized by elections official Elect. 12285 53 Rental agreement shall not prohibit Elect. 12285 53 QUIET ENJOYMENT Resident's right to “quiet enjoyment” Civ. 798.15(i)(7), 798.26(a), 799.2.5 FAQ #62 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK 72-hour notice to vacate Civ. 799.43,799.55-799.58 delivery of notice Civ. 799.55 removal of RV from park Civ. 799.55-799.59 Eviction for non-payment of rent 3-day written notice after 5-day grace period Civ. 799.65 Management's right to terminate or refuse renewal of occupancy Civ. 799.70 Reasons for termination of tenancy by management Civ. 799.70 Rental agreement for occupancy more than 30 days: restrictions Civ. 799.45 Right of management to place lien on defaulting/abandoned RVs Civ. 799.75 Right of occupant to receive copy of park rules upon registration Civ. 799.44 Right of parties in legal actions and proceedings Civ. 799.78-799.79 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Card: every coach must have proof of registration in place H&S 18080.4 FAQ #68 Park model is an RV FAQ #63, #64 Proof of registration: card in every coach H&S 18080.4 FAQ #68 Removal from park upon sale FAQ #63, #64 Restrictions in mobilehome parks Civ. 798.22 RVs on mobilehome spaces FAQ #39 Signage indicating limited occupancy rights in mobilehome parks Civ. 799.46 REGISTRATION AND TITLE Add or change name FAQ #67 Change or add name FAQ #67 Card: every mobilehome must have proof of registration in place H&S 18080.4 FAQ #68 Dept. of Housing & Community Development contact information Civ. 798.15(i)(10) FAQ #67, #68 Fees and penalties H&S 18122.5 54 Lost, stolen, mutilated or illegible H&S 18108 FAQ #68 Lost, stolen, mutilated or illegible: no replacement as long as liens, fees, charges are due H&S 18116.1(c) Proof of registration: card in every mobilehome H&S 18080.4 FAQ #68 Registration and title: HCD delinquency notice of fees and penalties H&S 18116.1 Registration and title: HCD delinquency notice of fees and penalties: payment program H&S 18116.1(d)(3) Renewals and replacements H&S 18108 FAQ #68 Sale of abandoned home Civ. 798.61(e) Veh. 5903 FAQ #63.1 Tax clearance certification H&S 18092.7 Tax liability certificate: HCD conditional transfer if title H&S 18116.1(d)(4)(A) Title not properly transferred H&S 18122.5 FAQ #68 Transfer of registration and title upon sale tax clearance certificate H&S 18092.7 replacement H&S 18108 liens and unpaid fees H&S 18116.1 penalties H&S 18122.5 Unlawful occupancy: HCD notice H&S 18550.1 REMODELS (IMPROVEMENTS, ALTERATIONS) Park rules and regulations Civ. 798.15(i)(8) Permits required FAQ #50 Repairs to home for sale that will remain in park Civ. 798.15(i)(6), 798.73.5 FAQ #63 RENT 90-day written notice of increase Civ. 798.15(i)(1), 798.30 FAQ #1, #3 Back rent charged due to miscalculation: conditions FAQ #4 Court ordered fines on parks cannot be passed through on rent Civ. 798.38 Disclosure of rent to prospective homeowner Civ. 798.74.5 Failure to pay rent: 3-day notice to pay, or leave Civ. 798.56(e) FAQ #21 Fee penalty on late rent payment FAQ #9 Increases: State of California does not regulate FAQ #1 Notice of rent increase Civ. 798.15(i)(1), 798.30; FAQ #3 Park permit to operate suspended: collection of rent FAQ #8 Property taxes FAQ #10 Utilities shut off or interrupted: homeowner cannot adjust rent FAQ #7 RENT ASSISTANCE Section 8 rent voucher program FAQ #12 Landlord not required to accept rent vouchers FAQ #12 RENT CONTROL Base rent after lease has expired Civ. 798.17(c), 798.18(b) FAQ #1 City or county authority FAQ #1 Condo-conversion: low-income “non-purchasing” residents FAQ# 52 Exemptions Civ. 798.17(a)(1) FAQ #1, #18, #20 long term leases Civ. 798.17 FAQ #1, #18, #20 when mobilehome is not principal residence Civ. 798.21, 798.74.5(a) “Local control issue” FAQ #1 63 Local ordinance Civ. 798.17(a) and (e) FAQ #1 No recompensatory fees on rent controlled spaces Civ. 798.17(e) No statewide rent control FAQ #1 Separate fees for local jurisdiction fees, assessments, etc Civ. 798.49 State of California does not regulate FAQ #1 RENTAL/LEASE AGREEMENT 12 months or less Civ. 798.17-798.18 FAQ #18, #20 12 months or longer Civ. 798.17-798.18 FAQ #1, #18, #20 30 days for homeowner to accept or reject Civ. 798.17(b) and (f) FAQ #20 Annual notice of rights and responsibilities Civ. 798.15(i) Coercion to sign long-term lease FAQ #18 Description of park physical improvements to be provided Civ. 798.15 Extend or renew Civ. 798.17 FAQ #18, #20 Foreign language leases FAQ #19 In-writing Civ. 798.15 Late rent: explanation and discussion Civ. 798.56(e) FAQ #21, #22 Length of agreement Civ. 798.17-798.18 FAQ #1, #18, #20 List of park services and fees Civ. 798.15(f-g) FAQ #2 Month-to-month Civ. 798.17-798.18 FAQ #1, #18, #20 Opt out of long term rental agreement Civ. 798.17-798.18 FAQ #18, #20 Prospective residents FAQ #18 Renewal or extension: prohibitions Civ. 798.18 FAQ #18, #20 Rent control: exemption Civ. 798.17(a) FAQ #1 Return of signed copy to homeowner within 15 days Civ. 798.16(b) Right to inspect Civ. 798.17(b) FAQ #18, #20 Rules and regulations included in agreement Civ. 798.15(b) Terms and conditions Civ. 798.15 comparable monthly terms Civ. 798.18 FAQ #18, #20 Waiver of MRL rights of homeowner prohibited Civ. 798.15(i)(2), 798.19, 798.77 RESIDENT-OWNED PARK Advertising of home for sale: conditions Civ. 799.1.5 Condo conversion FAQ #52 Conversion financial assistance FAQ #52 homeowners who prefer to continue to rent, not buy FAQ #52 Mobilehome Park Resident Ownership Program (MPROP) FAQ #52 Subdivision Map Act FAQ #52 Davis-Stirling Act FAQ #54, #55 Disabled homeowner's rights installation of ramps, handrails, etc. Civ. 799.11 removal of ramps, handrails, etc., upon sale: right of park owners Civ. 799.11 Governing laws FAQ #54, #55 Homeowner not required to remove mobilehome upon sale Civ. 799.3 Listing of home for sale: rights of homeowner Civ. 799.2 Live-in caregivers no fee for live-in caregiver Civ. 799.9(b) no rights of tenancy Civ. 799.9(b) restrictions, allowances in senior-only parks Civ. 799.9(b) Ownership/management approval of prospective buyer rights, restrictions Civ. 799.5 senior-only status park Civ. 799.5 Political campaign signs: rights, restrictions Civ. 799.10 Rights and prohibitions of management to enter onto space Civ. 799.2.5 Utility interruption 72-hour prior written notice Civ. 799.7 emergency: definition Civ. 799.7 RESIDENTS WHO ARE NOT HOMEOWNERS Caregiver living with homeowner Civ. 798.34 complying with park rules and regulations Civ. 798.34(c-d) FAQ #40 eviction after homeowner dies FAQ #40 guest of homeowner FAQ #40 minimum allowable age Civ. 798.34(c-d) FAQ #40 no fee for live-in caregiver Civ. 798.34 right of tenancy: conditions Civ. 798.34(c-d) FAQ #40 Eviction: 30-day notice FAQ #24 Landlord Tenant Law FAQ #24 Mobilehome Residency Law protections discussed FAQ #24, #27 Sub-lessee complying with park rules and regulations Civ. 798.23.5(b)(3) may be charged a credit screening fee Civ. 798.23.5(b)(2) RULES AND REGULATIONS 6-month written notice of rule change Civ. 798.25(b) FAQ #24, #27, #28 60-day notice of rule change to recreational facilities Civ. 798.25(b) FAQ #28 Annual notice of rights and responsibilities Civ. 798.15(i) Changes to recreational facilities: notice Civ. 798.25(b) FAQ #28 Emergency preparedness plan H&S 18603 Enforcement: equal enforcement, discrimination not allowed FAQ #29 Failure to comply Civ. 798.15(i)(3-4), 798.56 FAQ #22 Homeowners' consent not required for rule change Civ. 798.25(b), (d) FAQ #28 Manager meeting with homeowners on proposed change Civ. 798.25(a) FAQ #28 MRL: state laws prevail over park rules FAQ #26 Notice of changes Civ. 798.25 FAQ #28 60-day written notice Civ. 798.25(b), (d) FAQ #28 Occupancy standard FAQ #33 Park employees required to abide FAQ #28 Pets (see Pets) Reasonable: definition FAQ #28 Required contents of rental agreement Civ. 798.15 State law (Mobilehome Residency Law) prevails over park rules FAQ #26 Void Civ. 798.25.5 Violations public nuisance Civ. 798.87 temporary restraining order Civ. 798.88(b-c) SALE OF MOBILEHOME PARK Dislocation of residents FAQ #25 Homeowners' association: intent to buy park, but no right of first refusal Civ. 798.80 FAQ #53 Notice not required Civ. 798.80(b) FAQ #25 Notice to homeowners association Civ. 798.80 FAQ #25, #52 Park owner not obligated to notify residents Civ. 798.80(b) FAQ #25 Right of first refusal: restrictions, discussion Civ. 798.80 FAQ #53 SALE OF PRE-OWNED MOBILEHOME Abandoned home 30-day posting notice Civ. 798.61(b) 60-day limit for homeowner to claim their home Civ. 798.36(b)(3) auction or sale: funds received Civ. 798.36(b)(4) county tax collector: management must notify Civ. 798.56a(e)(2)(A), 798.61(e)(1)(B) FAQ #63.1 definition Civ. 798.61(a) lien holders: rights and restrictions Civ. 798.56a FAQ #63.1 notice of abandonment Civ. 798.61(b) FAQ #63.1 procedures Civ. 798.61 Veh. 5903 FAQ #63.1 property taxes, liens and unpaid loans Civ. 798.61 FAQ #63.1 release from bankruptcy Civ. 798.56a(d) release from license fees and taxes Civ. 798.56a(e)(2)(A) management must notify county tax collector within 10 days Civ. 798.56a(e)(2)(A) sale of abandoned home Civ. 798.61(e) Veh. 5903 FAQ #63.1 transfer of Title and Registration Veh. 5903 FAQ #63.1 within 20 days Civ. 798.61(e)(4) warehouse lien Civ. 798.56a(e) FAQ #63.1 written notification Civ. 798.36(b)(3) Approval of buyer by management Civ. 798.74 FAQ #65 15-days for management to accept or reject buyer Civ. 798.74(a) fee for credit report: refund or deduction from rent Civ. 798.74(b) not contingent on manager-agent for sale of home Civ. 798.81 qualifications of buyer: tenant financial history Civ. 798.74 FAQ #65 rights of park management Civ. 798.74 FAQ #65 “As-is”: restrictions FAQ #69 Bureau of Real Estate: license FAQ #63.1 Buyer approval of buyer by management Civ. 798.74 FAQ #65 15-days for management to accept or reject buyer Civ. 798.74(a) fee for credit report: refund or deduction from rent Civ. 798.74(b) not contingent on manager-agent for sale of home Civ. 798.81 qualifications of buyer: tenant financial history Civ. 798.74 FAQ #65 rights of park management Civ. 798.74 FAQ #65 Caregiver inherits home Civ. 798.78 FAQ #40, #66 Dealer's license FAQ #63.1 Disclosure of condition of mobilehome may not be waived in “as is” sale Civ. 1102.1(a) FAQ #69 natural hazards on residential property reporting obligations of agent or transferor Civ. 1103-1103.2 Disclosure Statement Form Civ. 1103.2 obligations of seller or seller's agent H&S 18025, 18046 FAQ #69 required by all sellers: agents, as well as private party Civ. 1102.1(a) FAQ #69 right of HCD to enforce health and safety H&S 18025(a) right to rescind offer after delivery of disclosure statement Civ. 1102.3a(c) Transfer Disclosure Form Civ. 1102.6d FAQ #69 transfer fee: notice Civ. 1102.6e transfers: conditions and restrictions Civ. 1102.1; FAQ #69 Disclosure of rent to prospective homeowner Civ. 798.74.5 For-Sale signs Civ. 798.70, 799.1.5 HCD-licensed dealer and realtor's license FAQ #63.1 Heirs Civ. 798.78 FAQ #40, #66 Homeowner may be required to advise management first Civ. 798.71(a)(2) FAQ #70 Homeowner not required to move mobilehome upon sale: conditions Civ. 798.73 FAQ #63 Homeowner not required to use specific broker or dealer Civ. 798.71 Homeowner's right to sell in park Civ. 798.71 FAQ #63 Inspections, repairs: homeowner responsible FAQ #63 Illegal sales FAQ #63.1 Listing: right to advertise home address to general public Civ. 798.71(b) Management showing or listing for sale: homeowner's written permission required Civ. 798.71(a)(1) Park owner right of first refusal Civ. 798.19.5 FAQ #70 Realtor's license and HCD-licensed dealer FAQ #63.1 Registration and title transfer tax clearance certificate H&S 18092.7 replacement H&S 18108 liens and unpaid fees H&S 18116.1 penalties H&S 18122.5 Removal upon sale: conditions Civ. 798.73 FAQ #66 management discretion in determining condition Civ. 798.73 FAQ #66 old or in disrepair: specifications Civ. 798.73(d) FAQ #66 Repairs to home for sale that will remain in park Civ. 798.73.5 FAQ #66 homeowner's obligation to repair park-owned property Civ. 798.83 management notice to homeowner Civ. 798.73.5(b) FAQ #66 Resale disclosure form Civ. 1102.6d FAQ #69 Rights of homeowner to list home for sale without prohibitions Civ. 798.81 to list home address to general public Civ. 798.71(b) Selling or transfer fee: prohibitions, restrictions Civ. 798.72 Sign displayed on mobilehome Civ. 798.70 Title and registration transfer tax clearance certificate H&S 18092.7 replacement H&S 18108 liens and unpaid fees H&S 18116.1 penalties H&S 18122.5 Transfer Disclosure Statement Civ. 1102.6d FAQ #69 Upon repossession Civ. 798.79 SECURITY DEPOSIT Upon initial occupancy only Civ. 798.39(a) FAQ #6 Refund upon written request, with restrictions Civ. 798.39(b-c) FAQ #6 When park is sold or closes Civ. 798.39(d-e) SENIOR PARK 55 and older; 62 and older Civ. 798.76, 799.5 FAQ #30, #31 Adult Protective Services agency FAQ #32.1 Conditions, requirements Civ. 798.76, 799.5 FAQ #30, #31 Elimination of services FAQ #30 Fair Housing Amendments Act FAQ #30 Live-in caregiver Civ. 798.34, 799.9 Restrictions Civ. 798.76, 799.5 FAQ #30, #31 SPACE MAINTENANCE 14-day written notice of violations Civ. 798.36(a) Cost: liability of homeowner Civ. 798.36(b)(2) FAQ #48, #49 Homeowner to clean-up, etc. Civ. 798.36(a) FAQ #45, #49 Management removal of homeowner property Civ. 798.36 Manager entry onto lot Civ. 798.15(i)(7), 798.26 FAQ #62 for maintenance of trees, etc Civ. 798.15(i)(7), 798.26(a) FAQ #62 in case of emergency or abandonment of home by owner Civ. 798.26(b) FAQ #62 Manager entry into home or enclosed accessory structures prior written notice required Civ. 798.26(a) FAQ #62 in case of emergency or abandonment of home by owner Civ. 798.26(b) FAQ #62 Fire prevention FAQ #45 Statement of specific conditions and cost estimate Civ. 798.36 SUBLEASING Homeowner liable for park rent and other charges Civ. 798.23.5(b)(4) may be evicted if sublessee fails to comply with park rules Civ. 798.23.5(b)(3) rent charged by homeowner Civ. 798.23.5(c) Minimum/maximum terms Civ. 798.23.5(b)(1) Park rules Civ. 798.23.5(b)(3) FAQ #38 Security deposit Civ. 798.23.5(b)(6) Sub-lessee complying with park rules and regulations Civ. 798.23.5(b)(3) may be charged a credit screening fee Civ. 798.23.5(b)(2) While homeowner is away on medical treatment Civ. 798.23.5(a)(2) FAQ #38 TAXES Annual property taxes Civ. 798.15(i)(9-10) Homes manufactured after July 1980 FAQ #10 Mobilehome property tax separate from park property tax FAQ #10 Property tax on accessory structures FAQ #10 Tax liability certificate: HCD conditional transfer if title H&S 18116.1(d)(4)(A) Vehicle License Fee (VLF) FAQ #10 TENANCY Abandoned homes: property taxes, liens and unpaid loans Civ. 798.61 FAQ #63.1 Heirs caregivers FAQ #40 73 rights, restrictions on tenancy or sale of mobilehome Civ. 798.78 FAQ #40, #66 right of legal owner to list mobilehome for sale Civ. 798.78, 798.81 FAQ #40, #66 management's right to require removal of mobilehome Civ. 798.78(b) FAQ #66 no guarantee of park tenancy/right to apply Civ. 798.78(d) FAQ #66 Quiet enjoyment Civ. 798.15(i)(7), 798.26(a) FAQ #62 Renewal of tenancy: rights, prohibitions, exceptions Civ. 798.15(i)(3) FAQ #20 Rights of residents: notice Civ. 798.15(i) FAQ #18 Resident's notice of vacating of tenancy: not less than 60 days Civ. 798.59 Termination 7 authorized reasons Civ. 798.56 FAQ #22 60 days' notice Civ. 798.55(b)(1) FAQ #22 Waiver of MRL rights prohibited Civ. 798.15(i)(2), 798.19 TITLE AND REGISTRATION Add or change name FAQ #67 Card: every mobilehome must have proof of registration in place H&S 18080.4 FAQ #68 Change or add name FAQ #67 Dept. of Housing & Community Development contact information Civ. 798.15(i)(10) FAQ #67, #68 fees and penalties H&S 18122.5 lost, stolen, mutilated or illegible H&S 18108 FAQ #68 lost, stolen, mutilated or illegible: no replacement as long as liens, fees, charges are due H&S 18116.1(c) Proof of registration: card in every mobilehome H&S 18080.4 FAQ #68 registration and title: HCD delinquency notice of fees and penalties H&S 18116.1 53 registration and title: HCD delinquency notice of fees and penalties: payment program H&S 18116.1(d)(3) renewals and replacements H&S 18108 FAQ #68 tax clearance certification H&S 18092.7 tax liability certificate: HCD conditional transfer if title H&S 18116.1(d)(4)(A) title not properly transferred H&S 18122.5 FAQ #68 Transfer of registration and title upon sale tax clearance certificate H&S 18092.7 replacement H&S 18108 liens and unpaid fees H&S 18116.1 penalties H&S 18122.5 Unlawful occupancy: HCD notice H&S 18550.1 TOWING 7-day notice Civ. 798.28.5(b)(1) FAQ #37 exemption Civ. 798.28.5(b)(1) FAQ #37 Parked vehicle: health and safety hazard Civ. 798.28.5(b)(2) FAQ #37 Signage at entrances of park Civ. 798.28.5(a) FAQ #37 Upon homeowner request Civ. 798.28.5(b)(2) FAQ #37 Vehicle health and safety hazard Civ. 798.28.5(b)(2) FAQ #37 Windshield posting Civ. 798.28.5(b)(1) TRAFFIC 15 mph unless otherwise posted Veh 21107.9(d) Local law enforcement agency not required to enforce speed limit Veh 21107.9(e) Signage, markings and traffic devices: management rights Veh 21107.9(a) TREES Common areas: management responsible Civ. 798.15(d), 798.37.5(b) FAQ #48 No tree-planting without prior written permission from manager Civ. 798.37.5(d) Not applicable to leases in effect prior to 1/1/2001 Civ. 798.37.5(e) Responsibility of homeowner Civ. 798.37.5(d) FAQ #48 Responsibility of management in case of health hazard Civ. 798.37.5(a) FAQ #48 dispute: inspection to determine who is liable Civ. 798.37.5(a) FAQ #48 Written permission required from management to plant a tree Civ. 798.37.5(d) UNLAWFUL OCCUPANCY Illegal installation H&S 18550 Illegal utility hook-up H&S 18550 Not legally registered tenant H&S 18550.1 FAQ #63.1, #66 Structurally unsound H&S 18550 Unsafe or unsanitary H&S 18550 UTILITIES 72-hour written advance notice of interruption of service Civ. 798.42 Cable tv fee for actual service, per 60-day notice by park Civ. 798.32(a) FAQ #15 “not an essential utility” FAQ #15 satellite dish: park rules FAQ #15 California Public Utilities Commission: complaints service FAQ #13, #16 Call before digging FAQ #17 CARE (Calif. Alternate Rates for Energy Program) public posting of CARE information Civ. 798.43.1(a) FAQ #13 Public Utilities Code §739.1 Civ. 798.43.1(a) right of homeowner to obtain necessary information Civ. 798.43.1 FAQ #13 Charges separate from rent owed Civ. 798.41 FAQ #14 Common area utility charges billed to homeowner: disclosure Civ. 798.43 Cost of utilities separately itemized on monthly billing Civ. 798.41 FAQ #14 Definition of “emergency” interruption of service Civ. 798.42 Disputed charges FAQ #13, #16 Liquefied petroleum gas sales by management Civ. 798.44 not applicable to RV parks Civ. 798.44(c) restrictions on homeowner installation Civ. 798.44(e) Low income homeowners assistance Civ. 798.43.1 FAQ #13 No-Dig law FAQ #17 Overcharges FAQ #16 Public posting of rate schedule Civ. 798.40(a) FAQ #13 Separately stated if not listed in rental agreement Civ. 798.32(b) FAQ #14 Shut-off or interruption filing an emergency complaint FAQ #7 homeowner not allowed to adjust rent FAQ #7 Third-party billing agent: disclosure of name, address, etc Civ. 798.40(b) FAQ #13 Unexplained charges: enforcement FAQ #16 Water public posting of rates FAQ #13, #16 rate, delivery enforcement FAQ #13, #16 VEHICLE LICENSE FEE In lieu of property taxes, on pre-July 1980 homes FAQ #10 VEHICLE REMOVAL 7-day notice Civ. 798.28.5(b)(1) FAQ #37 exemption Civ. 798.28.5(b)(1) FAQ #37 Health and safety hazard of parked car Civ. 798.28.5(b)(2) FAQ #37 Signage at entrances of park Civ. 798.28.5(a) FAQ #37 Upon homeowner request Civ. 798.28.5(b)(2) FAQ #37 Windshield posting Civ. 798.28.5(b)(1) FAQ #37 WARRANTY 1 year + 10 days FAQ #71 80 Independent contractor: liability FAQ #71 New home defects FAQ #71 Ombudsman (HCD) FAQ #71 Content www.pseudology.org