In California, mobile home owners enjoy a unique set of protections under the Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL). However, there are specific grounds under which a mobile home owner can be evicted from a mobile home park. Understanding these grounds is crucial for both park owners and residents to ensure compliance with state laws and to…
This article discusses the process for evicting a mobile home owner from a mobile home park based on failure to pay rent, utilities or other incidental service charges specified by the rental agreement. The procedure is governed by California’s Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL), which applies only to the mobile homeowner’s rental of a specific site on which the…
In 2019 the California legislature enacted California’s Tenant Protection Act (TPA) of 2019. In addition to limiting annual rent increases for much of California multi-unit residential properties, the TPA requires “just cause” to evict tenants in place for 12 months or more. Here is a synopsis of the TPA, and a breakdown of those properties…
OVERVIEW OF CALIFORNIA’S EVICTION PROCESS What are the necessary steps for a California eviction and how long does the process take? Here is a brief procedural overview which includes general time estimates for completing each required phase. As discussed below, there are many factors to consider when estimating the time it will take to complete…
It is not always easy to get the gold you have earned in Golden State. California, like all other states, has mechanical lien laws to help builders and suppliers like you get paid. Like all other states, California’s mechanical lien law is confusing and complex. So, you need to know how the law works so you can file a reasonable lien and protect your right to be paid. Here are 5 things you need to know about California’s mechanical lien law in order to successfully file your next lien.