Q: Can a senior mobile home park turn into a family park?
I've lived here for over 10 years now . I am a low income senior and have no funds to move.
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Under California law, senior mobile home parks cannot arbitrarily convert to family parks without following strict legal procedures and providing significant protections for existing residents. The park owner must give written notice at least 60 days before any proposed change and must obtain approval from the local jurisdiction through public hearings.
Your rights as a senior resident are protected under California Civil Code Section 798.76, which requires park owners to prove the conversion would not adversely affect current senior residents. If the conversion is approved, you cannot be forced to move, and your senior status and rights remain protected for as long as you continue living there.
Given your situation as a low-income senior resident of over 10 years, you have strong tenant protections under state law. You may want to contact California's Mobile Home Ombudsman program through the Department of Housing and Community Development for free assistance and detailed information about your specific rights. Additionally, reaching out to your local legal aid organization could provide you with free legal guidance to help protect your housing security.
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