Violations of the Act

What would be considered a violation of the Mobilehome Parks Act?

The Legislature identifies various hazards as violations of the Act. Structures that endanger life, limb, health, property, safety, or the welfare of park residents or the public are considered hazards. Such hazards may be found within parks, permanent buildings in parks, manufactured homes, accessory structures, and building components. Park owners and manufactured home owners may be cited for violating the Act.

Who determines if there is a violation?

Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) or local enforcement agency inspectors may conclude that permanent buildings, manufactured homes, and accessory structures amount to violations of the Act. 

What would be a hazard within a manufactured home?

Inspectors may encounter health, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other factors that create hazards. Health hazards include:

• Faulty toilets, sinks, bathtubs, or showers;
• Absence of working kitchens;
• Lack of hot and cold running water;
• Dampness in rooms;
• Insect, vermin, or rodent infestations;
• General disrepair;
• No connection to a sewage disposal system; and
• Inadequate garbage storage and removal.

What structural problems could be considered a health and safety hazard?

Structural hazards include poor foundations and damaged flooring. Walls that split, lean, or buckle and roofs that sag and split signal hazardous structures. The lack of minimum natural light and ventilation creates another hazard. Electrical hazards include wiring that has not been maintained in a safe condition. Unsafe plumbing may have cross-connections and siphon fluid between sanitary drainage and potable water systems. Faulty mechanical equipment include heaters that may cause fires and explosions. Failed roofs, walls, windows, foundations, and floors may not protect households from the weather. The buildup of weeds, garbage, offal, rat haunts, stagnant water, flammable materials, and similar matter can constitute fire, health or safety hazards.

"Mobilehome Parks and Installations." Title 25, Article 10, Sections 1600, 1605, 1606, and 1608.

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