General Information

San Luis Obispo County's mobile home park rent control ordinance is TItle 25 - Mobilehome Rent Stabilization ordinance. 

California's laws governing mobile home park rental agreements and local rent control ordinances is Civil Code 798 et. seq - Mobilehome Residency Law

California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) oversees the construction and long-term maintenance (health and safety) of mobile home parks. Currently, the state HCD inspector is Joe Apresa (phone: 760-977-7494, email: [email protected]). Further questions may be referred to HCD District Representative Sergio Cercado (phone: 951-782-4420, email: [email protected]). 

 

  • Does the County and its Cities have mobile home park rent control ordinances?
    • The County and the Cities of Pismo Beach, Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo each have their own mobile home park rent control ordinances.  If your park is located within one of the cities named above, you should contact city staff.  If your park is outside of any city limits, then contact the County’s Department of Planning & Building (e-mail: [email protected]., phone # 805-781-5600).
    • Neither the County nor any of its Cities have a rent control ordinance for apartments or rental dwelling units.
  • How much of a rent increase is allowed by the County’s rent control ordinance?  How do you calculate it?
    • Once a year, the rent may be increased by 60% of the Consumer Price Index (CPI).  Example: for the past 12-month period, the increase in CPI was 3.9%.  Therefore, 3.9% X 60% = 2.34%.  The space rent may be increased by 2.34%.  See the County’s Title 25 – Section 25.06.010(b).
  • 90-Day Notice. California Civil Code 798.30 requires the park manager to provide a 90-day notice for any rent increase.
  • Does rent control apply to my mobile home park?  Does it apply to me?
    • Yes.  State and local rent control laws apply to all mobile home parks.  However, the rent control laws apply only to spaces with short-term (month-to-month) rental agreements.  Rent control does not apply to spaces with long-term rental agreements (exceeding 12 months).  See California Civil Code 798.17 et. seq., specifically 798.17(a).  Note: your local city or county must have its own rent control ordinance.
  • Does a Senior mobile home park have its own rent control ordinance?
    • No.  Neither the State nor the County have separate rent control laws for senior mobile home parks.
  • Is a rental agreement or lease required?
    • Yes.  For all mobile home parks, a written agreement is required between the park owner and the home owner (per California Civil Code 798.75) and shall contain the items described in Civil Code 798.15.