Other Mobilehome Questions
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Most questions and problems in mobilehome parks are resolved directly by the resident and the park manager. Additional sources of assistance and information are provided below.
Is there a state law that regulates mobilehome parks?
There are several state laws that apply. One of these is the Mobilehome Residency Law which governs many landlord-tenant matters in mobilehome parks. The park owner is supposed to provide mobilehome residents with a copy of this document by February 1 of each year. If you do not have a copy of this document, you may ask your park manager if they have extra copies available. The Mobilehome Residency Law begins with Section 798 of the Civil Code and can be reviewed at the State legislature's website.
Where can I get information on evictions and security deposits?
The Mobilehome Residency Law provides some information on evictions, security deposits and other matters.
Low and moderate income individuals who live in San José can also contact:
Can someone inspect a health and safety problem in my mobilehome park?
For inspection of health and safety problems contact:
What about the charges for electricity, gas and water?
The Mobilehome Residency Law allows park owners to bill residents separately for these utilities. The park owner buys these from a utility company and resells them to residents. How they do this is regulated by state and/or local laws.
For information on gas, electrical or water utilities contact the local utility company or:
The park is also charging me a sewer fee. Can they do this?
The Mobilehome Residency Law considers these to be a type of utility charge. The amounts are set by the City of San José. You can check to see if the right amount is being charged by calling the Finance Department at (408) 277-5195.
Can the park charge a $2.00 HCD inspection fee?
This fee is authorized by state law and supports state health and safety inspections. Contact the Department of Housing and Community Development at (916) 255-2501 for more information.
Someone inspected the park and the park owner is requiring me to make repairs on my mobilehome. Who is doing this?
The California Department of Housing and Community Development conducts routine inspections of all mobilehomes and parks. If they find a violation of the State's laws or regulations they may require the mobilehome owner or park owner to correct the violation. Contact the Department of Housing and Community Development at (916) 255-2501 for more information.
I can't afford to make repairs to my mobilehome. Can someone help me?
The City of San José offers a limited number of low interest remodeling loans and grants. Contact the City of San José's Housing Department at (408)535-3860 for more information.
I think the park manager is discriminating against me because of my race, creed, religion, age, disability, or marital status. Is there an office that can help me?
Discrimination in business based upon those factors, as well as certain others, may violate State housing laws. If you believe that you or one of your neighbors has been the victim of housing discrimination you may contact:
California Department of Fair Employment and
Housing
(408) 277-1264
We are concerned about other problems in the neighborhood. Is there someone who can help us form a homeowners association?
The City's Neighborhood Development Center provides technical and other assistance to homeowners and residents associations throughout San José. For more information contact them at (408) 277-5350.