Do the protections of the MRL apply to all residents in mobilehome parks, or do they only apply to homeowners?
Many of the most important provisions of the MRL expressly apply to homeowners only, such as the terms and
receipt of written leases (Civil Code §§798.15 and 798.18-798.19.5), amendment procedures for rules and
regulations (Civil Code §798.25), fees and charges (Civil Code §§798.30-798.39.5), evictions (Civil Code §§798.55-
798.56), and rental qualifications and procedures. On the other hand, issues dealing with a “community” of
persons often include “residents”, such as management entry into mobilehomes or park spaces (Civil Code
§798.26), vehicle removal (Civil Code §798.26.5), communications and right to assemble (Civil Code §§798.50-
798.52), and abatement of park nuisances, and injunctions for violating park rules (Civil Code §§798.87-798.88).
Recap:
● It has been interpreted that key provisions of the MRL apply only to homeowners.
