(Frequently Asked Questions)

  WHAT YOUR MOBILEHOME RESIDENCY LAW (MRL) SAYS AND WHAT IT DOES NOT SAY


Q: I heard that I was responsible for draining the water from my space, is this true?


A: NO, read the letter on the subject from HCD to Steve Gullage by clicking HERE

 


Q: My park manager says they are only responsible for trees and shrubs that are on the common park areas and I must prune or remove trees that are on the lot my home occupies.  Is that true?

 

A: See the California Mobilehome Residency Law 2006, 798.37.5 Trees and Driveways
 

Q:  Does a homeowner need to give written notice to the management of not less than 60 days before vacating his or her tenancy?

A: NO

Section 798.59 (In Article 6. Termination of Tenancy) reads:  “A homeowner shall give written notice to the management of not less than 60 days before vacating his or her tenancy.”
 

Q:  Does a homeowner need to give written notice to the management of not less than 60 days before selling his or her mobilehome

A:  NO.

There is no language in the MRL about such notice. Vacating a tenancy and selling a mobilehome are two different things. Section 798.59 is included in the article of the MRL regarding termination of tenancies, rather than in the article regarding transfer of a mobilehome. Bill Mecham, in his January 30, 2003, letter to all residents of Huntington Shorecliffs, stated in part: “if you want to sell your home, you are obligated to give Management a sixty-day notice of your intent to sell. (Civil Code Section 798.59…)”.

By its terms, section 798.59 does not apply.  The seller does not vacate his or her  tenancy—the homeowner sells his or her mobilehome. Section 798.59, which is included in the article of the MRL regarding termination of tenancies, rather than in the article regarding transfer of a mobilehome, which does not apply.

The only section of the MRL that relates to the notice to management on selling a mobilehome is 798.74(a) that reads in part: “The management may require the right of prior approval of a purchaser of a mobilehome that will remain in the park and that the selling homeowner or his or her agent give notice of the sale to the management before the close of escrow.0

Q:   On the sale of a mobilehome that will remain in the park, must the Homeowners’ make the repairs or  improvements that the management says must be made before close of escrow or sale.

A:  NOT NECESSARILY.

When the management receives a 60day notice of intention to sell, the management has a form entitled Acknowledgement of Receipt of 60 Day Notice of Intent to Sell. The form says in part: “An inspection of the exterior of the home and the home site will be made to determine what, if anything, may need to be done to bring it to Park standards. These items must be completed before close of    escrow or sale if it is to remain in the park.” 

The form goes on to list 9 requirements that “must be met before a home will be approved for sale if it is to remain in the Park after it is sold.”  

        Section 798.73.5 states in part: “In the case of a sale…of a mobilehome that will remain in the park, the management may         ONLY require repairs or improvements to the mobilehome, its appurtenances, or an accessory structure that meet ALL of the following conditions…The repair or improvement is BASED UPON OR  REQUIRED by a local ordinance or state statute or regulation relating to  mobilehomes, or a rule and regulation of the mobilehome park that IMPLEMENTS OR ENFORCES A LOCAL ORDINANCE OR A STATE STATUTE OR REGULATIONS relating to mobilehomes.” (Emphasis added.)    Required repairs may be made by the buyer or the seller.

 The following are SOME of the 9 requirements that are probably based upon whim and caprice rather than a rule or regulation that implements or enforces a local ordinance or a state statute or regulation:

1.       “The exterior of the home, awnings, skirting and storage build must be clean and free of rust. When necessary it may be required those homes and structures be washed, waxed or painted. Park approval is needed before painting is commenced and must be done in a workmanlike manner. Spray painting will not be permitted.”

    What local ordinance of state statute is this based upon?

     2.    “Only approved storage buildings and other structures will be allowed to remain.”  If the storage buildings are not more than two (Section 1508 of Title 25) and do not have a combined floor area in excess of 100 square feet and not in excess of 10 feet in height (Section 1512 of Title 25) what local ordinance of state statute states that the storage buildings must be removed? The proposed park rules and regulations [whim and caprice] require one shed of not more than 100 square feet.

And what local ordinance or state statute states that the storage buildings are to be removed AT THE EXPENSE OF THE SELLING HOMEOWNER OR THE BUYER?

If the buyer does not care if there are two storage buildings or one and the management wants one storage building, then the management should remove the two sheds and put in one storage building at MANAGEMENT’S EXPENSE.     

    3. “Landscaping must be neat, orderly and weed-free.”  

What local ordinance or state statute or regulation is this based upon?  Remember, the next homeowner will probably be changing the landscaping to suit their style.  A neat and clean looking landscape helps sell a home faster.

Q:  What inspections by Management are allowed by the MRL and what are the  inspections BY MANAGEMENT all about?

A: Let’s look at the letters and forms the residents of Huntington Shorecliffs received:

    On July 5, 2000, a letter to all residents stated: the owners of Huntington Shorecliffs as their off-site property managers retained Bill Mecham and Bendetti Management Group.

    On September 15, 2002, a letter from Bill Mecham and Robert Santa Cruz, the on-site assistant manager, to all residents stated:  “Recently, we have noticed that many residents are becoming lax about following many of our rules and regulations. We are finding material stored out the home, weeds being ignored and other problems. We have therefore begun to perform inspections of every home in the park.  If we find things that we believe are violations we will send you a courtesy reminder spelling out those violations. If you have questions about any noted violations, please contact Robert in the manager’s office.” (Emphasis added.)

    On November 7, 2002, a letter from Bill Mecham and Wayne Beer to all residents stated:

“A little more than a month ago we began the implementation of a space inspection program. Each space was examined for compliance with BOTH State Law and the Park Rules and Regulations. Many of you received a notice telling about problems we found on your space. Many of you were in compliance and received no notice. Many residents asked why did we do this inspection in the first place. The purpose of this memo is to outline why we began this program and what we hope to accomplish.

It is the desire of both the park ownership and management to make and keep Huntington Shorecliffs the best community it can be. A recent drive by inspection revealed several issues we felt we needed to address. These issues include the improper storage of material outside of homes including some toxics, the lack of maintenance of landscaping and an increase in weeds, uncorrected damage to the exterior of homes (including bent awning struts, stair railings, damaged or missing skirting, and damaged drains.)  The inspections were implemented so that we could get a handle on these and other issues. We are hopeful residents will recognize that cleaning up and repairing homes will not only improve your individual home and investment, but will keep the values of all homes in the community as high as possible.

It is our intent to continue the improvements we have begun with the rejuvenation of the main clubhouse, the Park office area and the Park entrance. We will be working on the landscaping and hardscape at the main clubhouse in the next few months. We have made the commitment to improve the community, we hope each of you will cooperate by keeping your home and space neat, clean and in compliance with your residency agreements.” (Emphasis added.)  We ask about the landscaping and hardscaping at the main clubhouse as we enter the 10th month since the memo was issued.

        On January 30, 2003,  less than 3 months later a letter from Bill Mecham and Elaine Crammer, assistant manager, to all residents stated:  “As you know we have begun a program of inspections of each space and home in our community.  We have decided to use a new form for these inspections. A copy of this form is attached for your information. While this form is for our annual inspections, we may use it more often on occasion.

Our normal procedures will be to give you a copy of the annual inspection sheet within three days of the inspection. We will do a re-inspection thirty days later to check the progress of compliance

We will continue to do daily and weekly inspections using our friendly reminder notes.

If you ever have any questions about any item or issues raised by an inspection, we want you to call Elaine in the office. She will be able to provide any back-up information you might need.

[how about citing the references as to  why you are being cited]?

We appreciate all of the cooperation we have seen from those of you who have been making corrections to your home and space.”  (Emphasis added.)

The form attached to the January 30, 2003 letter is titled INDIVIDUAL MOBILEHOME AND SPACE INSPECTION.  Management is stating what must be repaired or replaced before you can sell your home by using this form.

So much for setting forth what management has said about inspections. Let us now turn to what the MRL says and does not say about inspections.

Section 798.26 relating to management’s entry, reads in part: 

“The ownership or management shall have a right of entry upon the land upon which a mobilehome is situated for maintenance of utilities, trees, and driveways, for maintenance of the premises in accordance with the rules and regulations when the homeowner or resident fails to so maintain the premises, and protection of the mobilehome park…at any reasonable time, but not in a manner or at a time which would interfere with the resident’s QUIET ENJOYMENT.” (Emphasis added)

Section 798.56 (d), relating to one of the authorized reasons for termination of tenancy by the management, reads:

“Failure of the homeowner or resident to comply with a reasonable rule or regulation of the park which is a part of the rental agreement, or any amendment thereto. No act or omission of the homeowner or resident shall constitute a failure to comply with a reasonable rule or regulation unless and until the management has given the homeowner written notice of the alleged rule or regulation violation and the homeowner or resident has failed to adhere to the rule or regulation within seven days. However, if a homeowner has been given a written notice of an alleged violation of the same rule or regulation on 3 or occasions within a 12-month period after the homeowner or resident has violated that rule or regulation, no written notice shall be required for a subsequent violation of the same rule or regulation. Nothing in this subdivision shall relieve the management from its obligation to demonstrate that a rule or regulation has in fact been violated.  [Look for an increase in the use of these seven-day notices]!

Inspections by Management must be done in accordance with these code sections.

Q: Does the MRL have anything to say about resale disclosure?

A: NO.

Civil Code Sections 1102 through 1103.4 and Sections 18025 and 18046 of the Health and Safety Code govern all Mobilehome and manufactured home resale disclosure.

Q: Must you repair the items you disclose before you can sell?

A:  NO.

The statutes deal with disclosure before a sale, not repairs before a sale.

Q:  Must the mobilehome park make repairs of those items it discloses on its            Mobilehome Park Rental Agreement Disclosure Form set forth in section  798.75.5      before it can rent?

A:  NO.

The statute deals with disclosure 

Q:  Is management free to disapprove a purchaser of a mobilehome that will remain in the park?

A: NO.

Section 798.74 governs what management can do in this regard. 798.74 reads in part:         “Approval CANNOT be withheld if the purchaser has the financial ability to pay the rent and charges of the park unless the management REASONABLY determines that, based on the purchaser’s prior tenancies, he or she will not comply with the rules and regulations of the park.” (Emphasis added.)

Q:  Is there a penalty against management for willful violation of the homeowner’s rights under the MRL?

A:  YES.

Section 798.86 reads:          “In the event a homeowner or former homeowner of a park is the prevailing party in a civil action, including a small claims court action, against the management to enforce his or her rights under the provisions of this chapter, the homeowner, in addition to damages afforded by law, may, in the discretion of the court, be awarded an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000) for EACH willful violation of those provisions by the management.” (Emphasis added.)

Q:  May management petitions the court for an injunction for a violation of a rule or regulation?

A:  NO.

Section 798.88 only allows an injunction for a “continuing or recurring violation of any REASONABLE rule or regulation.”

Q:  Is the substantial failure of the management to provide and maintain physical improvements in the common facilities in good working order & condition a public nuisance.

A:   YES.

Section 798.87 so provides.

Q:  What fee may be charged by management for the enforcement of any of the rules and regulations of the park?

A: Section 798.36 reads:  

“A homeowner shall NOT be charged a fee for the enforcement of any of the rules and regulations of the park, EXCEPT a REASONABLE fee may be charged by management for the MAINTENANCE OF THE LAND AND PREMISES UPON WHICH THE MOBILEHOME IS SITUATED IN THE EVENT THE HOMEOWNER FAILS TO DO SO IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE PARK AFTER WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO THE HOMEOWNER AND THE FAILURE OF THE HOMEOWNER TO COMPLY WITHIN 14 DAYS. The written notice shall state the SPECIFIC condition to be corrected and an estimate of the charges to be imposed by management if the services are performed by management or its agent.” (Emphasis added.)

Q:  With respect to home upgrades on resale, what must the management provide?          

A: Section 798.73.5 (b) reads:

“The management, in the case of sale or transfer of a mobilehome that will remain in the park, SHALL provide a homeowner with a written summary of repairs or improvements that management requires to the mobilehome, its appurtenances, or an accessory structure that is not owned or installed by the management no later than 10 business days following the receipt of a request for this information, as part of the notice required by Section 798.59. This summary shall include specific references to park rules and regulations, local ordinances, and state statutes and regulations relating to mobilehomes upon which the request for repair or improvement is based.” (Emphasis added.)

Note: There is nothing said about removal; especially, there is nothing said about removal at the expense of the homeowner.

CONCLUSION

 It appears to be the case that management is misstating the terms and conditions of the MRL either negligently or intentionally, in order to upgrade the park on the terms and conditions it decides is beneficial to the park owners at the expense of the homeowners and in violation of the rights of the homeowners.           

Contributed by Maurice Priest

12-Month Lease vs. Month-to-Month Agreement
 

Q: Is it more advantageous for a mobilehome owner to sign a 12-month rental agreement each year, or just go along on a month-to-month basis?

 

A: Civil Code Section 798.18 (a) states that a homeowner shall be offered a rental agreement for (1) a term of 12 months, or (2) a lesser period as the homeowner may request or (3) a longer period as mutually agreed upon by both the homeowner and management. If you have local mobilehome rent control in your city or county, you do not want to sign a rental agreement or lease for longer than 12 months, because to do so will exempt your mobilehome space from the protections of the rent control ordinance. [See Civil Code Section 798.17 (a) & (b)]

Signing a 12-month or less rental agreement will still enable you to receive the protections of a local mobilehome rent control ordinance, if there is one. If there is no local ordinance, whether you want to sign a 12-month rental agreement depends upon what the "fine print" says. For example, even if the space rent to be charged by the park for your space is the same amount in the month to month agreement or the 12 month rental agreement, you would not want to sign the 12 month agreement if it contains any of the following provisions:

You agree in writing to give up your right to a jury trial, and any and all disputes with the park must be determined by binding arbitration.

In addition to rent, you agree in writing that the park may pass through any and all additional charges for park maintenance, street resurfacing, etc., or you if assume all landscaping maintenance costs on your space including tree trimming and removal.

You agree in writing that all common areas of the park are in good working order and condition, and well maintained, when in fact repairs or maintenance are needed and the common areas are in poor condition.

There are many other potential problems that may be harmful to you. The important rule is to review the document carefully, and if at all possible, have it reviewed by an attorney knowledgeable in mobilehome law, before you sign it. If you "voluntarily" sign a written agreement that contains language that is harmful to your interests as a homeowner in the park, that language can be enforced against you because you have entered into the written contract and you have agreed to be bound by its provisions. Don't shoot yourself in the foot by agreeing to a written rental agreement if it contains any provisions that would be adverse to you.

If you refuse to sign a 12 month agreement or a longer lease because it contains some objectionable provisions, Civil Code Section 798.18 (b) provides that your charges for rent, utilities, and incidental charges can be no different than those charges to be paid by a homeowner in the park during the first 12 months of their rental agreement or lease. In other words, the park manager can't threaten you with an immediate rental increase because you refuse to sign a bad lease. Your rent for the next 12 months can be no different than the rent to be charged of someone in your park during the first 12 months of his or her rental agreement or lease.

If you are offered a long-term lease of more than one year, the law gives you 30 days from the date it is first offered to you by management to accept or reject the agreement. If you do sign the long-term lease, you have 72 hours from the time you sign it to void the agreement by notifying park management in writing. [See Civil Code Section 798.17 (b)(3)&(4)]
 


Do I Have Mold in My House?
 Q: Could I be smelling toxic black mold in my home?

A: The most infamous toxic mold, stachybotrys atra, is actually quite rare, so it is unlikely that you have it, but there are plenty of other more common molds that can make people ill. And any mold can certainly be fatal to your shoes, clothing, etc!

Molds are always present in our environment, but they can become a problem in any structure if excessive water or moisture problems are not appropriately and quickly addressed. Thus, your first step should be to inform your landlord about this. Left unattended, mold can rot lumber, drywall and other building materials so it behooves a property owner to remedy the situation to avoid increasingly more costly property damage.

Also, if you believe you are experiencing mold-related health problems, you should consult your doctor to rule out other possible causes for your symptoms. If he/she determines that your health problems do stem from mold, a written physician's report may help encourage your landlord to take steps to hire the appropriate professionals to properly rectify the problem.

Molds can grow from moisture trapped inside a structure due to inadequate ventilation (a common occurrence in modern air-tight, energy-conserving construction); from a leak from a broken pipe, roof, window or wall; or water seepage from alongside or under the dwelling, which is a landscaping/drainage problem. Perhaps the original leak was already repaired months ago but undetected water flowed to a sealed cavity in another part of the house and it taken this long to grow in a closed, dark, damp environment.

The public has become increasingly aware of the health risks associated with molds. Certain sensitive people, including the elderly, young children and those with respiratory ailments, often suffer adverse affects from prolonged exposure to or increased levels of molds. Common symptoms include eye, nose and throat irritation, excessive colds, nausea, compromised immune systems and respiratory complications such as lung infections or asthma. However, completely healthy individuals with no history of allergies can also react to amplified levels of molds.

There are so very many types of molds in our environment and they are so small that visual detection may not be possible until damage has progressed to an advanced stage. Thus the first step to remedy a mold problem is to hire a certified Industrial Hygienists (IH) from an environmental testing service to take samples and analyze the results in a lab to identify all the specific molds present.

If testing reveals elevated levels of molds, the IH will write a remediation protocol for restoration contractors to follow. Remediation could be as simple as HEPA vacuuming, washing/cleaning of the area with a biocide or diluted (10%) bleach solution, thorough drying, and encapsulation or painting. More involved remediation can require vacating the premises while the work is performed. In these cases, full containment combined with negative air pressure techniques would be used in conjunction with many other steps.

Finally, the IH will perform clearance testing to ensure that levels of molds inside the structure are lower than those outside. It is important to note that all the remediation work will be for naught if the original source of the water or moisture intrusion is not permanently rectified.

Unfortunately, just testing for molds can cost hundreds of dollars and there are no governmental agencies to oversee or require testing, abatement or remediation of molds in structures. If your landlord will not address the problem, your only recourse may be to move out. For other remedies you might consult your attorney.

If you decide to move out, avoid bringing your problems along through cross contamination. Many molds can lie dormant indefinitely, only to be reactivated by contact with moisture. Often it is not even the mold that causes problems, but rather their spores, which can become air-borne and inhaled, ingested, or transferred to other areas or objects through the heating and air system or improper handling/cleaning. Therefore, be sure to have all your belongings professionally cleaned before using them again or moving them to a new location.

Michael Zboralske, Zebra Cleaning & Restoration Services, Orangevale, CA

GSMOL571 tip: To see latest develpments on this click HERE

 

July 21, 2006

 

FAQ’s:

 

City of Huntington Beach
Mobile Home Advisory Board
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is a Mobile Home?

A: According to the State of California Health and Safety Code, Section 18006, a Manufactured Home is defined as "A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width, or 40 body feet or more in length, or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein; except that such term shall include any structure which meets all the requirements of this paragraph except the size requirements and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification and complies with the standards established under this part."

The State of California Housing and Community Development Department's definition of a Mobile Home is located in the 2005 Mobile Home Residency Law (MRL) under Civil Code Section 798.3 "Definition of a Mobile Home" which can be referenced online at:
http://www.hcd.ca.gov/codes/ol/MRL_2005_English.pdf

Q: I Have a Recreational Vehicle (RV); is it Considered a Mobile Home?

A:No; recreational vehicles and buses are not considered Mobile Homes. The City of Huntington Beach's determinations regarding recreational vehicles are referenced in the City's Municipal Code at:
http://www.surfcity-hb.org/files/users/city_clerk/MC1044.pdf

Q: What is the Mobile Home Advisory Board (MHAB)?

A: The Mobile Home Advisory Board (MHAB) is an advisory body to the City Council that works to ensure the quality of life in Huntington Beach Mobile Home Parks. The MHAB addresses issues that affect the City's 18 mobile home communities by providing a forum for communication among mobile home residents, park owners, and the City Council. The MHAB is comprised of nine City Council-appointed Board Members - 3 mobile home park owners, 3 mobile home residents, and 3 Huntington Beach citizens at large. Also assigned to the MHAB are two City Council Member liaisons and one City staff liaison (Terri King). Board Members are allowed to serve two full, four-year terms.

Comments from members of the public are welcome at MHAB meetings. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 PM, Huntington Beach City Hall, 2000 Main Street, in the lower level Meeting Room B-7. Current MHAB meeting agendas can be viewed online after the 15th of each month at www.hbbiz.com or can be obtained by mail or fax by calling Terri King at (714) 960-8831.

Q: How Does One Apply to be a MHAB Member?

A: If you are a park owner, park resident or a citizen at large residing in the City of Huntington Beach, and are interested in serving as a MHAB Board Member, you can download an application (requires Adobe Acrobat), e-mail Pat Dapkus at the City of Huntington Beach or call (714) 536-5579. Members may only serve on one City committee, board, or commission at a time. Applications are reviewed and final appointments are made by the City Council.

Q: Which Governmental Agency Regulates Mobile Home Parks?

A: Mobile Home Parks are governed by the State of California Housing and Community Development Department and are regulated by the Mobile Home Residency Law (MRL). Mobile Home park owners, managers and residents are encouraged to reference their copy of the MRL when Mobile Home conflicts occur. The 2005 MRL can be viewed online at:
http://www.hcd.ca.gov/codes/ol/MRL_2005_English.pdf

Q: Does the City of Huntington Beach Have Jurisdiction Over Mobile Home Parks Located Within the City limits?

A:Mobile Home Parks are regulated by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The City of Huntington Beach does, however, provide safety-related services, such as fire and police protection, to the residents living in Huntington Beach Mobile Home Parks.

Q: What Should a Resident Do if They Experience Difficulty With a Mobile Home Park Resident, Park Manager or Park Owner?

A: Various complaint forms are available to assist residents who may have concerns with a park resident, manager or owner. A complaint form designed by the Mobile Home Advisory Board is available online Mobile Home Complaint Form or can be obtained by fax by calling Terri King at (714) 960-8831.
If, after following the process outlined on the complaint form, a park resident still has a concern with a park manager or owner, a formal complaint can be filed online or by mail with the State of California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD). The HCD website and contact information is available online at:
http://housing.hcd.ca.gov/contact.html.
Information can also be obtained by calling the local HCD office located in Riverside, California, at
(951) 782-4420.

Q: If a Park Owner is Selling His or Her Mobile Home Park, What Responsibilities Does He or She Have with Regard to Existing Park Residents?

A: The State of California Housing and Community Development Department and the City of Huntington Beach have put into place specific regulations pertaining to the sale or conversion of Mobile Home Parks and the relocation of Mobile Home Park residents under these special circumstances. These regulations are contained in City of Huntington Beach Ordinance 3689 "Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance" dated October 20, 2004. To view this Ordinance online, go to:

http://www.surfcity-hb.org/ElectedOfficials/CityClerk/ZoningCode/title23/

Q: What Happens if I Have to be Away From My Mobile Home for a Long Period of Time Due to Illness, Unforeseen Circumstances or Hardship?

A: Most Mobile Home Parks have rules and regulations in place that prohibit an owner from renting their Mobile Home for any length of time. From time to time these rules impose hardships on owners who are temporarily unable to stay in their home when an unforeseen hardship arises, making it difficult to maintain their home and pay their space rent. Recognizing this, the City of Huntington Beach, in 1995, adopted Chapter 17.38 into its Municipal Code, "Temporary Rental of Mobile Homes in Mobile Home Parks," which allows an owner to rent their unit for up to one year (over a two-year period) under certain circumstances, as outlined, provided certain requirements are met. Municipal Code Chapter 17.38 can be viewed online at:
http://www.surfcity-hb.org/files/users/city_clerk/MC1738.pdf.

Q: Who Handles the Removal of Graffiti on Mobile Home Park Walls?

A: If graffiti is spotted within a Mobile Home Park, the Park Manager should be the first point of contact. The City of Huntington Beach Public Works Department might be willing to assist in the removal of graffiti on the park's outer perimeter, depending on the wall location, accessibility and material make-up. To find out if the Public Works Department is able to assist with the removal of graffiti on an outer Mobile Home Park wall, please call Terri King at (714) 960-8831.

Q: What Can a Mobile Home Owner do if they are a Low-Income Homeowner and Unable to Make Needed Repairs to their Mobile Home?

A: The City of Huntington Beach offers low-interest loans to low-and moderate-income homeowners for needed repairs. For information on the City's Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program please contact Joyce DeKreek at (714) 374-1619 or go online to:
http://www.surfcity-hb.org/CityDepartments/ED/Housing/rehabilitation.cfm

Q: Where can I find General Information on Mobile Home-Related Issues and Group Meetings?

A: There are several organizations that meet to deal with and report on Mobile Home-related issues. An excellent resource online is Golden State Manufactured-Home Owner's League (GSMOL), "…a non-profit charitable trust corporation, dedicated to preserving Mobile Home ownership as affordable, quality housing through legislative efforts, and organization and education of individual home owners and dwellers." GSMOL website is: http://www.gsmol.org  - GSMOL can also be contacted locally by telephone at (714) 826-4071 or by fax at (714) 826-2401.

If you have questions that need to be answered, be assured others in the park have them too.

We want your questions - Please send us an email just 

THANKS!