Public Law Center

MHRC ZOOM Meeting with Public Law Center 3-24-25  

Notes by: Debbie Mastro  

Edited by: Penny Russell  

Public Law Center is an Orange County pro bono Law Firm for low-income  residents.  

1. They do not serve the Oceanside area and suggest we call local legal aid for  recommendations.  

2. AB2782 was discussed in detail and what it covers  

3. Homeowners should be familiar with their park’s Rules and Regulations,  the MRL, Title 25; CA Health & Safety Codes, ADA and Fair Housing Laws  4. Park owners need to give mobile homeowners a written notice of rent  increases 90 days before the date of increase (see MRL 798.30.) If not, the  increase is legally required to be delayed.  

5. If park owners increase the rent more than the allowable amount you can:   A. Pay the new amount under protest in writing or  

 B. Continue paying the prior amount and write a demand letter telling  the landlord the amount is unlawful.  

6. If the homeowner pays the new amount under protest and writes a  demand letter to the park, the homeowner could sue the park in small claims  court to get reimbursement for any over-payments in rent that resulted from  the unlawful rent increase.  

7. Termination of tenancy was discussed and what to do. A 60-day written  notice must be given Per MRL 798.55) before it can be terminated under  specific rules per the MRL.  

8. If a mobile homeowner prevails in a civil action against the park for  violation of the MRL the mobile homeowner may be awarded an amount not to  exceed $2000 for each willful violation of the MRL by the management in  addition to any other damages allowed by law.  

9. The park cannot retaliate against a resident who exercises a legal right, per  Civil Code 1942.5.  

10. Attorneys stated best practices are to pay your rent on time with check or  money order, not cash, write the purpose of payment on your check, and keep  all receipts.  

11. When communicating with the park management or owners, ALWAYS  PUT IT IN WRITING. Save all copies of communication.  

12. Read all notices and understand them or talk to an attorney if you decide  not to comply.  

13. Don't sign anything you do not understand.