Sonora, CA asked in Real Estate Law, Business Law, Civil Litigation and Landlord - Tenant for California

Q: Does occupying a mobilehome in a park for a substantial amount of time with no objection from management create tenancy?

I began to occupy a mobilehome, that I later purchased, for approximately 5 months prior to denial of my application to rent the space. I notified management of my occupancy, in person, in February and received no objection until August, 2 months AFTER denial of my application in June, and in September received a letter demanding that I immediately vacate my mobilehome and the park (7 months after notification of my occupancy). Does this create tenancy at sufferance and do I have any tenancy rights without a lease agreement but having occupied the mobilehome for a substantial amount of time with no objection?

1 Lawyer Answer
Kenneth Sisco
Kenneth Sisco
Answered
  • Norco, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: There are property rights that can be gained through the concept of "Adverse Possession," but these rights take years, not months. I don't see how the management company can force you to move out of a motorhome that you own, but without a lease, it can certainly force you to move the motorhome.

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.