October News

October 2025

 Mission View West News

Water Exercise - Mon, Wed, Thurs. - 11:00

Food Delivery - Every Thursday - 9:30 to 9:45

Planning Meeting - Oct. 14th, 1:00 

Potluck & Halloween Celebration – Friday, October 17 at 5:00 PM

Bruce will be bringing ribs, and we’ll also have a costume contest! Come in costume, bring a dish, and join the fun. 🎃

 

Special Events in October

Movie Night – Thursday October 9 at 5:00 PM —-  Louie is coming with his equipment and the classic old movie “Grumpy Old Men”. Please come and support this effort. The planning meeting group thought it would be a good idea to have something fun and different to do. Bring some popcorn. 

The planning meeting group suggested a park-wide porch/carport sale. A request was made, but Norma did not approve it at this time. Please let me know if you would like to do one in the clubhouse so we can schedule one in November or December. 

October Food Wish List - 4 boxes of meat, 1 box of eggs, 1 box of fresh food,  4 boxes from the pantry, which include: condiments, nuts, noodles, spaghetti, peanut butter, 4 nutrition bar boxes, 20 cans (tuna, Spam, fruit, green beans and corn), coffee, tea, sweets, honey, popcorn, wheat thins,Trisects, Cheerios, granola, and oatmeal.

SAD - We said goodbye to our neighbor and good friend, Bert Rodrigues. He finished his time here on earth and will be missed. 

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Resident Tenant Protection Ordinance

 

Oceanside reverses course, rejects just cause ordinance on second reading  

September 19, 2025

The Oceanside City Council on Wednesday, Sept. 17 voted down its proposed Residential Tenant Protection Ordinance, marking a significant victory for rental housing providers. During the required second reading, the ordinance’s restrictive provisions failed to secure majority support. 

Council member Rick Robinson delivered thoughtful remarks, citing his discussions with Oceanside housing providers and the robust tenant protections already established under state law. His decision to change his vote was pivotal in defeating the ordinance. 

“Oceanside will continue to operate under the CA Tenant Protection Act,” said Melanie Woods, vice president of local public affairs for the California Apartment Association. “Consistency with state law ensures a balanced approach for both tenants and housing providers.” 

This marks the third time the California Apartment Association has successfully opposed "overly burdensome" just cause eviction restrictions in Oceanside. Similar proposals were previously brought before the council in March 2024 and April 2025. 

On Governor's Desk

An act to add Sections 798.44.2 and 799.13 to the Civil Code, relating to mobilehomes.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

AB 806, Connolly. Mobilehomes: cooling systems.

Existing law, the Mobilehome Residency Law, governs tenancies in mobilehome parks and includes provisions that are applicable to those who have an ownership interest in a subdivision, cooperative, or condominium for mobilehomes, or a resident-owned mobilehome park, as specified. Among other things, these provisions set forth the rights of residents and homeowners regarding the use of the property.

This bill would make any covenant, restriction, or condition contained in any rental agreement or other instrument affecting the tenancy of a homeowner or resident in a mobilehome park, in a subdivision, cooperative, or condominium for mobilehomes, or in a resident-owned mobilehome park that effectively prohibits or restricts the installation, upgrade, replacement, or use of a cooling system, as defined, in a mobilehome void and unenforceable. The bill would make it unlawful for the management or the ownership to prohibit or restrict a homeowner or resident from installing, upgrading, replacing, or using a cooling system in their mobilehome or to take other specified actions in connection with the installation, upgrade, replacement, or use of a cooling system, subject to specified exceptions.

This bill would prohibit the termination of tenancy for the installation, upgrade, replacement, or use of a cooling system. The bill would make any entity that willfully violates these provisions in a subdivision, cooperative, or condominium for mobilehomes, or a resident-owned mobilehome park liable to the homeowner, resident, or other party for actual damages occasioned thereby, and for a civil penalty paid to the homeowner, resident, or other party in an amount not to exceed $2,000.

Digest Key

Vote: MAJORITY   Appropriation: NO   Fiscal Committee: NO   Local Program: NO  

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Bill Text

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1.

 Section 798.44.2 is added to the Civil Code, immediately following Section 798.44.1, to read:

798.44.2.

 (a) Any covenant, restriction, or condition contained in any rental agreement or other instrument affecting the tenancy of a homeowner or resident in a mobilehome park that effectively prohibits or restricts the installation, upgrade, replacement, or use of a cooling system in a mobilehome is void and unenforceable.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), management shall not prohibit or restrict a homeowner or resident from installing, upgrading, replacing, or using a cooling system in their mobilehome. Management shall not do any of the following:

(A) Charge any fee to a homeowner or resident in connection with the installation, upgrade, replacement, or use of a cooling system.

(B) Require a homeowner or resident to use a specific cooling system, type of cooling system, or cooling system contractor or product.

(C) Claim or receive any rebate, credit, or commission in connection with a homeowner’s or resident’s installation, upgrade, replacement, or use of a cooling system.

(D) Require homeowners or residents to remove cooling systems or prevent replacements or upgrades to existing cooling systems.

(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply if management establishes any of the following:

(A) The installation, upgrade, replacement, or use of the cooling system would violate federal, state, or local law.

(B) A permit from a designated permitting authority is required for the installation, upgrade, replacement, or use of the cooling system, and that permit is not granted.

(C) The amperage required to power any individual cooling system cannot be accommodated by the power service to the lot, as demonstrated in writing by a federal, state, or local governmental enforcement authority.

(c) For purposes of this section, “cooling system” may include, but is not limited to, a portable air-conditioning unit, a window air-conditioning unit, a swamp cooler or any evaporative cooler, a cooling fan system, a heat pump, or any other technology that reasonably creates an internal temperature cooling benefit. A cooling system shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by law.

(d) The tenancy of a homeowner or resident shall not be terminated for the installation, upgrade, replacement, or use of a cooling system as permitted under this section.

SEC. 2.

 Section 799.13 is added to the Civil Code, immediately following Section 799.12, to read:

799.13.

 (a) Any covenant, restriction, or condition contained in any rental agreement or other instrument affecting the tenancy of a homeowner or resident in a subdivision, cooperative, or condominium for mobilehomes, or resident-owned mobilehome park that effectively prohibits or restricts the installation, upgrade, replacement, or use of a cooling system in a mobilehome is void and unenforceable.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), ownership or management shall not prohibit or restrict a homeowner or resident from installing, upgrading, replacing, or using a cooling system in their mobilehome. Management shall not do any of the following:

(A) Charge any fee to a homeowner or resident in connection with the installation, upgrade, replacement, or use of a cooling system.

(B) Require a homeowner or resident to use a specific cooling system, type of cooling system, or cooling system contractor or product.

(C) Claim or receive any rebate, credit, or commission in connection with a homeowner’s or resident’s installation, upgrade, replacement, or use of a cooling system.

(D) Require homeowners or residents to remove cooling systems or prevent replacements or upgrades to existing cooling systems.

(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply if ownership or management establishes any of the following:

(A) The installation, upgrade, replacement, or use of the cooling system would violate federal, state, or local law.

(B) A permit from a designated permitting authority is required for the installation, upgrade, replacement, or use of the cooling system, and that permit is not granted.

(C) The amperage required to power any individual cooling system cannot be accommodated by the power service to the lot, as demonstrated in writing by a federal, state, or local governmental enforcement authority.

(c) For purposes of this section, “cooling system” can include, but is not limited to, a portable air-conditioning unit, a window air-conditioning unit, a swamp cooler or any evaporative cooler, a cooling fan system, a heat pump, or any other technology that reasonably creates an internal temperature cooling benefit. A cooling system shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by law.

(d) The tenancy of a homeowner or resident shall not be terminated for the installation, upgrade, replacement, or use of a cooling system as permitted under this section.

(e) Any entity that willfully violates this section shall be liable to the homeowner, resident, or other party for actual damages occasioned thereby, and shall pay a civil penalty to the homeowner, resident, or other party in an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000).

(f) In any action to enforce compliance with this section, the prevailing party shall be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees.

On the Governor's Desk

An act to amend Section 798.14 of the Civil Code, relating to mobilehomes.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

AB 391, as introduced, Michelle Rodriguez. Mobilehome parks: notice to homeowner.

Existing law, the Mobilehome Residency Law, governs the terms and conditions of residency in mobilehome parks and prescribes the content of a rental agreement for a tenancy. Existing law requires that a copy of the Mobilehome Residency Law be provided as an exhibit and incorporated into the rental agreement by reference, as specified. Existing law also requires that a copy of a specified notice containing the rights and responsibilities of homeowners and park managers be included in the rental agreement and requires management to provide a copy of the notice to all homeowners each year, as specified. Existing law requires all notices required by these provisions to be either personally delivered to the homeowner or sent by mail, as specified.

This bill would authorize notices required by these provisions to be delivered by electronic means if agreed to in writing by the homeowner.

Digest Key

Vote: MAJORITY   Appropriation: NO   Fiscal Committee: NO   Local Program: NO  

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Bill Text

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1.

 Section 798.14 of the Civil Code is amended to read:

798.14.

 (a) Unless otherwise provided, all notices required by this chapter shall be either delivered personally to the homeowner or homeowner, deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the homeowner at his or her their site within the mobilehome park. park, or delivered by electronic means if agreed to in writing by the homeowner.

(b) All notices required by this chapter to be delivered prior to February 1 of each year may be combined in one notice that contains all the information required by the sections under which the notices are given.

Mobilehome 2025 Legislation Update

Mobilehome 2025 Legislation Update

Bill	Author	Subject	Status
AB 456	Connolly	Mobilehome Parks: Sales or Transfers: Prospective Purchasers of Mobilehomes	Chaptered
AB 925	Addis	Mobilehome Parks: Emergency Preparedness	Held in Assembly Appropriations Committee
AB 635	Ahrens	Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program: Attorney General	In Senate Judiciary Committee. 2 year bill
AB 806	Connolly	Mobilehomes: Cooling Systems	On Senate Floor
SB 610	Perez	Fire Relief Package	On Assembly Floor
AB 813	Solache	Mobilehome Parks: Termination of Tenancy	Opposed. Author pulled bill in Assembly Housing Committee
AB 768	Avila Farias	Mobilehome Parks: Rent Protections: Local Rent Control	Opposed. Author pulled bill in Assembly Judiciary Committee
AB 391	M. Rodriguez	Mobilehome Parks: Notice to Homeowner	On Senate Floor
AB 760	Ta	Mobilehome Parks: Rental Restrictions: Exemptions: Emergencies	Hearing cancelled (2x) at the request of the Author
SB 525	Jones	Includes Mobilehomes in CA Fair Plan	On Assembly Floor
SB 749	Allen	Mobilehome parks: closure, cessation, or change of use	Held in Assembly Appropriations Committee

 

September News

September News Mission View West

Water Exercise - Mon, Wed, Thurs. - 11:00

Food Delivery - Every Thursday - 9:30 to 9:45

Planning Meeting - Tuesday before Potluck - 16th, 1:00

Picnic Potluck - 3rd Friday, 19th, 5:00 - Welcome back is the theme - bring a friend or a new neighbor. Bruce is coming and will bring hamburgers for our picnic.

September food wish list - 4 boxes of meat, 1 box of eggs, 1 box of fresh food,  4 boxes from the pantry, which include: condiments, nuts, noodles, spaghetti, peanut butter, 4 nutrition bar boxes, 20 cans (tuna, Spam, fruit, green beans and corn), coffee, tea, sweets, honey, popcorn, wheat thins,Trisects, Cheerios, granola, and oatmeal.

Always check your bills for facts. The mailed paper bill we get is done by a third party and is actual and list all the units we use. The online bill doesn’t always have all that information. If you pay online it’s wise to check it against your paper bill for accuracy. Look at what you paid the last month on your paper bill and see if the online bill records that amount correctly on the next month’s bill. You should also check and compare the water CCF, gas Therms and the electric KwH used.

Utility Bill Accuracy Checklist

1. Keep last month’s paper bill handy

• Note total usage for water (CCF), gas (Therms), and electricity (kWh).

• Record the total amount you paid.

2. Compare online bill vs. paper bill

• Verify that last month’s payment is credited correctly on the current bill.

• Check if usage numbers match exactly.

3. Look for unusual spikes

• Sudden jumps in usage might mean:

• A water leak 🚰

• A malfunctioning appliance 🔌

• Billing errors 🧾

4. Confirm due dates

• Online systems might misreport amounts—double check against paper bills.

5. Save both versions

• Keep a folder (paper or digital photos/scans) for easy comparison if disputes come up.

August 2025 News

Mission View West August News

Water Exercise - Mon, Wed, Thur - 11:00

Food Delivery - Every Thursday 9:30 to 9:45

There won’t be a potluck or a planning meeting again until September.

Food Wish list for August — 4 boxes of meat, 1 box of eggs, 1 box of fresh food,  4 boxes from the pantry, which include: condiments, nuts, noodles, spaghetti, peanut butter, 4 nutrition bar boxes, 20 cans (tuna, Spam, fruit, green beans and corn), coffee, tea, sweets, honey, popcorn, wheat thins,Trisects, Cheerios, granola, and oatmeal.

🐀 Why We’re Seeing Roof Rats

⚠️ Roof rats are smaller, agile rats with long tails, pointed faces, and large ears. They nest in trees, attics, sheds, and walls, and prefer high places—unlike Norway rats, which burrow. Parks are ideal environments because of food waste, water access, and tree cover.

⚠️ Why We Should Be Concerned

Health risk: Rats can carry diseases (like leptospirosis, hantavirus, and salmonella).

Structural damage: They chew wires, insulation, and wood, increasing fire and maintenance risk. Rapid breeding: A single pair can lead to dozens within weeks.

⚠️ - In Homes or in Sheds

1. Set snap traps or electronic traps (avoid glue traps—they’re inhumane and often ineffective).

2. Seal entry points: Close gaps around eaves, vents, or utility lines with steel wool and caulk or hardware cloth.

3. Store food (pet food, bird seed, trash) in sealed containers.

4.Trim tree branches away from roofs and fences. 

⚠️ Diego County Vector Control Program

Phone: (858) 694‑2888

Email: vector@sdcounty.ca.gov

This service is available to all county residents, free of charge—including inspections and guidance on exclusion and trapping.

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