Mobilehome parks: rent protections: local rent control.
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Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Judiciary
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to strengthen protections for mobilehome residents by clarifying existing rules about rent control. Currently, homeowners renting out mobilehome spaces not used as their primary residence are exempt from local rent control ordinances. This bill would modify that exemption, requiring mobilehome parks to notify homeowners before raising rents and providing a reason for any changes. It also establishes a rebuttable presumption in favor of the homeowner if they dispute claims that the space isn't being used as permanent housing.
Key provisions
- Expands the exemption for mobilehome rentals not used as the homeowner's primary residence from local rent control.
- Requires mobilehome park management to notify homeowners before raising rents or changing tenancy terms.
- Mandates management to provide an explanation for rent changes and supporting documentation.
- Creates a rebuttable presumption in favor of the homeowner if they dispute that the mobilehome is not being used as permanent housing.
- Limits the exemption to mobilehomes actively held available for sale.
- Excludes certain rental restrictions and foreclosure situations from the exemption.
- Defines ‘permanent housing’ to exclude seasonal or short-term rentals.
Who is affected
- Mobilehome residents
- Mobilehome park owners
- Mobilehome park managers
- Local governments
- Real estate brokers and mobilehome dealers
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Primary sponsor
Ávila Farías
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