Mobile home park owners have specific duties that are noted in the California Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL). This law also contains a host of responsibilities for the owners of each individual mobile home. It’s imperative to understand the law so that you or the park...
Purchasing investment real estate in the Santa Ana area could mean an investment of hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. A large mobile home park or a multi-unit residential facility could easily carry a seven-figure price tag. That means you need to be...
Rent in some areas of southern California are among the highest in the nation, so tenants and landlords alike pay close attention to what’s going on when the economy suddenly hits a rough spot. It’s difficult to predict how widespread trouble paying the rent will be...
Working as a landlord in California can sometimes seem like a thankless job. You have a constant stream of tasks related to maintenance and upkeep to manage while handling tenant complaints and ensuring that all mortgage payments and tax payments reach the necessary...
If you are ever entering a business transaction with someone else, and it requires a contract, make sure you get that contract in writing. Do not fall prey to the lure of the handshake deal or the verbal contract. You may just be creating a lot of issues for yourself...
A recent appellate decision in Wood v. Superior Court (Jamacha), made clear that those who file complaints with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) do not have an attorney-client relationship with counsel for DFEH and thus communications...
Purchasing a mobile home park in the Southern California real estate market can turn into a great investment. But as with all businesses, it needs to be properly run to draw tenants and be a success. That’s especially true in California, where mobile home parks are...
When looking for commercial property to lease in Southern California, business owners want to know who their neighbors are. An entrepreneur planning to open a pizza-by-the-slice shop could be drawn to a plaza that has a play gym for kids or is located next to a high...
At your facility, you are eager to welcome people of all kinds to your community. One thing you’re particularly interested in doing is setting up your company to work well for people with disabilities, because far too mobile home and manufactured home communities...
As the owner of a large mobile home community, you need to know about the Fair Housing Act and remain in compliance with it. If you violate this act, you could face litigation and issues within the community you’ve worked so hard to build. The Fair Housing Act is an...
