The same resident was next told to sign a new and third rental agreement. This time with the original rent, but with the addition of one month's rent for a security deposit. The unsuspecting resident dutifully signed each one of these contracts, as instructed. Unfortunately, far too many mobilehome park residents view management as being sacrosanct. The fact of the original contract being breached by management, an actionable offense notwithstanding, the authority allowing mobilehome park management to charge a security deposit is quite clear.
Occupancy is initiated at the moment of signing the contract-the rental agreement.
The refund, without interest, need only be honored after a written request is made of the park owner. Based upon the number of calls we have received on mobilehome park security deposits, there are millions of dollars being held by park owners statewide. A good proportion of these moneys are not being refunded for unsubstantiated reasons, even after proper notification to the management. This is a travesty. Clay Harrison, Mgr.