The residents of the nearly half-million mobilehomes in California are human. We experience all emotions and, at times, frustration that grows out of the mobilehome way of living. That lifestyle subjects its members to the unique condition of being both owner and renter owning the home, yet renting the land. This unique combination sets up a variety of legal and social conditions that can be very confusing for us to understand, let alone deal with successfully.
Many residents are seniors and many, having lost their partners, live alone.
They can explain to a concerned resident just what the problem is that she or he is facing, tell what options are available, suggest steps to be taken, and provide resources to help resolve the problem. Some examples might be an unreasonable rent increase, an illegal special park fee, an eviction notice, or a new ordinance that would hurt seniors. We invite you to E-mail Your comments to the author.