Pride of Ownership? Rent vs Resident Owned? Gentrification!    A Win Win!     Let there be no doubt that folks who have a vested interest in their homes have more of an incentive and motivation to Improve & Maintain their Investment.   We have been working in several Mobile & Manufactured Home Park RENT/LEASE Communities that have processed through the steps and are now a "RESIDENT OWNED "CONDO CONVERSION"  Community    Here is an example of what has happened to a once aging and ailing Huntington Besch "MOBILE HOME PARK COMMUNITY" whence it finally received it's final approval.    The photos below are indicative of the transformation this once  "RENTAL MOBILE HOME PARK"  is currently transitioining into throughout this 100 space "CONDO CONVERSION".        Above: The value of this circ... 08/20/2014

  Information For Completing The   MANUFACTURED HOME   Recovery Fund Claim   PART 3     The following FAQ's are from the  California Housing & Community Development's TITLE 25 Mobilehome Parks Act, Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL).   This is being presented in its unedited and    unabridged format with minor enhancements for   easier reading.   This is being presented in its unedited and    unabridged format with minor enhancements for   easier reading.   For the past several years we've been representing homeowners who have been victimized by various unsavory and unethical acts perpetrated by various professionals and/or non professionals in the Manufactured Housing Industry.    These Industry Professionals and/or Non Professionals vary from licensed contractors, unlicensed tradesmen or ... 08/19/2014

MANUFACTURED HOME RECOVERY FUND - FACT SHEET Part 2   The following FAQ's are from the  California Housing & Community Development's TITLE 25 Mobilehome Parks Act, Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL).   This is being presented in its unedited and    unabridged format with minor enhancements for easier reading.   This is being presented in its unedited and    unabridged format with minor enhancements for   easier reading.   The Manufactured Home Recovery Fund (MHRF) administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is a source of last resort recovery for purchasers, sellers, and investors of a mobilehome/manufactured home/multi-unit manufactured housing (hereafter simply referred to as manufactured home) who have lost money as the result of failure to honor warranties... 08/18/2014

The California Manufactured Home Recovery Fund (MHRF) Part 1       As an Expert Witness in the Manufactured Housing Industry for the past 3 decades I've been involved with dozens of cases whereupon a plaintif (homeowner, homebuyer, resident/tenant) has had to resort to a law suit in order to realize a personal or financial loss in a Manufactured Home Purchase or Sales transaction or as a Resident/Tenant of a Manufactured Home rent/lease Park Community.   Even after long, arduous, emotional and even expensive hearings, arbitration and trials that plaintiffs  have so overwhelmingly deserved to win justice is not always served.   In many instances defendants (contractors, Manufactured Home Dealers, Real Estate Brokers, Manufactured Home Community Owners and Managers) have refused to pay or... 08/18/2014

  AFTER YOU FILE A COMPLAINT Against A Park Owner or Dealer Part 2       Here's what you can expect after filing a complaing with the California Manufactured Housing OMBUDSMAN       Skip to Main Content Contact HCD | Feedback/Comment | Subscribe to Email Lists Statewide search: Search this site: This Site California HOME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CODES & STANDARDS HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT   Complaint Process Office of Mobilehome Ombudsman Filing a Complaint • What Happens Next Frequently Asked Questions Manufactured Home Recovery Fund Occupational Licensing Query Other Related Resources WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU FILE A COMPLAINT? The Ombudsman’s Office reviews each complaint to determine if the Ombudsman has jurisdiction. If the Ombudsman’s Office has jurisdiction, the complaint will be refer... 08/18/2014

FILING A COMPLAINT Against A Manufactured Home Park Or Dealer PART 1    When a resident/tenant of a Manufactured Home Park Community or a person/s who has purchased a Factory Built Home from a State Licensed Manufactured Home dealer has experienced mistreatment, harrassment, bullying or some form of abuse know that you have a place to go for help.    The California Housing & Community Development Department  (HCD) offers the OMBUDSMAN PROGRM.   If you feel you are a victim of any form of mistreatment there are alternatives that you can use other than having to retain expensive legal representation that could cost you not only a lot of money but valuable time and frustration.   As a General & Manufactured Home Contractor, Manufactured Home Dealer and Developer, Real Estate Broker, Proper... 08/18/2014

What Is The Office of The Mobile & Manufactured Home Ombudsman?     This is a very important adjunct and resource to resident/tenants of rent/lease Mobile & Manufactured Home Park Communities. If you're the victim of landlord abuse, harrassment or bullying this is where you go.     The following FAQ's are from the  California Housing & Community Development's TITLE 25 Mobilehome Parks Act, Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL).   This is being presented in its unedited and    unabridged format with minor enhancements for   easier reading.   Skip to Main Content Contact HCD | Feedback/Comment | Subscribe to Email Lists Statewide search: Search this site: This Site California HOME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CODES & STANDARDS HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT   Complaint Process • Office of Mobilehome Ombudsm... 08/17/2014