Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

We live in a resident-owned senior mobile home park in Escondido, CA. Someone is applying to move in but they have a 2001 felony record. Do we have to let them move in or what are our options?

Thanks, George


Asked on 11/05/09, 1:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

David Gibbs The Gibbs Law Firm, APC

Unfortunately, this is not something that most attorneys would be willing to provide you with an opinion on this forum for free. First, what is the Felony? If it is drug related, then you look to the MRL, but be aware that �799 alters how the MRL affects resident-owned communities. If it is not drug-related, then it is highly unlikely that under the MRL you can deny them tenancy. Understand that even in resident-owned communities, the MRL provides limited justified reasons for denying a person residency. While I understand that you are resident-owned, in respects to this application, you are just like any other park owner, and you may wish to seek a formal opinion from one of the firms like Hart, King Coldren who's emphasis is in representing park owners on landlord-tenant issues in mobile home parks.

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Answered on 11/11/09, 1:27 pm


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