Buying a mobilehome community can provide you with a constant stream of income. It could also be an excellent investment, as you may eventually be able to sell it to the community or for a profit to someone else. Buying multiple properties rented out to others as...
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How do you prove a tenant caused damage to your unit?
One of the biggest risks landlords take when renting out a property is the potential for their tenants to cause serious damage to the unit. Landlords often don't know about the condition of their property or the behavior of a tenant until they regain possession of the...
What are your rights when your tenant decides to sublease?
When you crafted your lease agreement, you probably included a clause that addresses your tenants’ right to sublease. Some landlords outright forbid subleases, while others allow it – often on the condition that the tenant seek the written permission of the landlord...
The ADA and your HOA’s pool and gym: What you need to know
As part of the homeowners association (HOA) board, you’ve put a lot of effort into creating a community atmosphere that’s welcoming and inviting. Your community even has a lot of amenities that aren’t available everywhere -- like a pool or gym that residents can use....
If you want to start a Homeowners Association, you have to do it right
Establishing a Homeowners Association, or HOA for short, can be a good way to effectively manage a community of properties. Homeowners Associations handle issues such as: Offering services not provided by a local government Hiring security or managing safety and...
Alternative dispute resolution methods can help with tenant issues
There are a lot of matters that can come up between tenants and landlords. Finding productive ways to try to work through the disputes is imperative for mobile home park managers and landlords. Since many would like to avoid having to go through the litigation...
The Housing Crisis Act and Development Impact Fees
Housing shortages have been an increasing problem across California. The state legislature is trying to take steps to address this growing crisis. The legislature passed the Housing Crisis Act in an effort to spur development projects. The law aims to accomplish this...
California Measure Aims to Pay Landlords 80% of Most Unpaid Tenant Rent
Under the latest bill signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, the state will cover landlords 80% of most tenants’ unpaid rent that has accrued during the coronavirus pandemic — but only if landlords agree to forgive the remaining 20% rent owed them. The bill which was...
How many people live in mobile home parks?
Considering buying and running a mobile home park? Perhaps you have worked as a housing provider for years, starting your own company buying properties and apartment buildings. You’re now wondering if it’s worth buying a mobile home park, as well, and the first thing...
Rent stabilization is secure in Los Angeles
California’s mobile home parks have rent stabilization ordinances that they need to abide by. The Mobile Home Park Home Owners Allegiance is one group that verifies all mobile home park rent stabilization ordinances in the state of California. These ordinances aren’t...