Resident-Owned Parks

In some cases park residents may own their park. They may have ownership rights in a subdivision, cooperative, condominium or a resident-owned park. Residents may form a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation whose members consist of park residents. The corporation may own and operate a manufactured home park where there is no recorded subdivision or condominium plan. Some home owners may not have ownership rights but may continue to lease their space from the resident organization that owns the park. 

Homeowners in resident-owned parks may list their homes for sale and post a for sale sign. The park ownership or management may not show a home without first obtaining written permission of the homeowner.

Park ownership or management may not enter into a manufactured home. They may enter the land/space for maintenance of utilities, trees and driveways. Park managers may maintain the space in accord with park rules and regulations at any reasonable time. Ownership or management may enter a home without prior written consent in case of an emergency or when the home has been abandoned.

Resident-owned park management cannot require the removal of a manufactured home when its sold to a third party. Management may require that:

• The home owner notify management before the sale of their home;
• Prior to the sale, management approve the purchaser based on their financial ability and evidence that they will comply with the park rules and regulations.to of a home

Resident owner parks may adopt age requirements in compliance with the federal Fair Housing Act. 

Ownership or management must provide written notice of an extended interruption (2 or more hours) in utility service at least 72 hours in advance. Park ownership is liable for damages if they violate the notice provision. The notice rule does not apply to circumstances beyond the control of park ownership and emergencies.

Owners may share their home with any person 18 years old or over if that person provides live-in care. Park management may not charge a fee for that person. Park management cannot prevent the installation of accommodations for the disabled.

Residents retain their rights of political expression. They may display political campaign signs no larger than six square feet.

Civil Code Sections 799 through 799.11
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