Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL) Changes
AB 391: Civil Code §798.14 – Effective 2025. Allows annual required notices (e.g., under §798.15(c),(i) and § 798.43.1) to be delivered by email, only if the resident gives affirmative, written consent. This speeds up delivery and reduces mailing costs; however, it does require strict compliance. Get proper consent.
AB 456: Modifies MRL Sections 798.73.5 (b) (1) and (2), 798.74 (e)(3), 798.74.4 (b), and 798.75 (d) (2) (A) and (B). Repairs: Management must give a written repair list within 15 business days (was 10) with legal citations; failure to give = waiver (except a repair or improvement that is required by local ordinances and statutes and regulations, due to, or based upon, health and safety). Automatic Approval: If no approval or denial of buyer within 15 business days after all info received → buyer is approved. Disclosure: Sale must include the Selling Homeowner’s supplied Manufactured Home Transfer Disclosure Statement; a copy must be provided to management on request.
AB 806: Civ. Code §§798.44.2 & 799.13. Cooling System Protections – Brand New Section: Any lease clause or rule that prohibits or restricts cooling systems (e.g., A/C units, including window units, swamp coolers, heat pumps, fans) is now void and unenforceable. Applies to mobilehome parks, resident-owned parks, subdivisions, cooperatives, and condominiums.Extended to Resident-Owned Communities (§799.13): Same protections now apply beyond rental parks — to co-ops, condominiums, and subdivisions. New law ensures residents can install and use cooling systems freely — expanding protections statewide and adding penalties for violations. Management must update leases, rules, and policies to stay compliant.
SB 610: Civil Code §§798.64, 1941.8, 1941.9; Financial Code §338; Gov. Code §65863.7. Rent relief during disasters: Park owners must refund prepaid rent for any period after tenancy ends due to disaster damage/destruction. If residents are under a mandatory evacuation, rent obligations are suspended for that period. New financial and legal responsibilities in disaster scenarios — refund rent, pause rent collection, and remediate hazards quickly. Must follow detailed reporting and mitigation requirements before park closure or land-use changes after a disaster. Proactive compliance can reduce liability and support recovery efforts for residents and communities.
AB 1170: Mobilehome parks should be aware of a recent legislative change to the MRL and its direct impact on notices served to residents. AB 1170 provided for non-substantive changes to section and paragraph numbering of Civil Code § 798.56 of the MRL. As such, previously cited sections of § 798.56 set forth in any notice may need to be changed. HKP strongly advises that any notices used by mobilehome parks that cite to § 798.56 are thoroughly reviewed to incorporate the current and updated section and paragraph numbering, as applicable and necessary. Such notices include, but are not limited to, 3-60-day notices, 7-day notices, and 60-day notices. HKP can assist in ensuring any notice prepared pursuant to § 798.56 conforms to the updated language so as to avoid any legal challenges with proper form and content.
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