SHAM CONVERSIONS

Failure to Maintain Lawsuits – Endeman, Lincoln, Turek and Heater – Since 1987, Endeman, Lincoln, Turek & Heater, LLP has been helping residents fight back against mobilehome park owner neglect and abuse.

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:44:23 +0000

The attorneys of Endeman, Lincoln, Turek & Heater, LLP began representing mobilehome residents and municipalities with mobilehome park issues more than 20 years ago. No other California law firm can match our experience, reputation, and results in the area of mobilehome law and litigation.

Representing Residents

We have represented thousands of mobilehome residents and recovered more than $75 million for mobilehome owners in lawsuits. In most cases, residents of a mobilehome park collectively have more invested in the property than the park owner. Yet, they often have little power to effect change. We level the playing field by providing a strong voice on behalf of mobilehome residents who have been treated unfairly or illegally.

Our mobilehome law practice includes assisting mobilehome residents with a variety of issues including:

Exposure to toxins
Personal injuries in mobile home parks
Sewers that back up onto public spaces or homes
Inadequate and dangerous electrical systems
Leaky gas systems
Contaminated water
Inadequate water pressure
Improper drainage leading to standing water or flooding
Land subsidence that causes homes to split and break
Construction defects
Lease disputes
Utility overcharges
Unfair business practices
Failure to maintain shared facilities and public spaces
Interference with mobilehome sales

We help our clients obtain repairs to the park. We also help them recover monetary damages for overpayment of rent, damages for the nuisance and discomfort they have endured, compensation for the loss in home value, and emotional distress. In some cases, we have pursued and obtained punitive damages against the park owner. We have obtained verdicts as large as $12 million on behalf of residents.

All failure to maintain cases are different and require investigation before they may proceed through the court system. If you believe you live in a park that is not properly maintained, please contact us today. We will send you a questionnaire and evaluate your case at no charge.

Endeman, Lincoln, Turek & Heater, LLP
600 B Street, Suite 2400
San Diego, CA 92101-4582

Toll Free: 800.895.5053
Phone: 619.544.0123
Fax: 619.544.9110

David Loop Attorney – Helping Residents Buy Their Mobilehome Park – ROP Conversion

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:27:00 +0000

David Loop Attorney
Aptos, California

831-688-1293
deloop1@sbcglobal.net

Knowlegable attorney who’s helped several parks convert to resident ownership. Often works with Deane Sargent, Managing Director for Manufactured Housing Programs for PMC Financial Services, in Hillsborough, CA.

Buying Your Mobilehome Park – Resident Purchase, Financing and Conversion to ROP

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:10:35 +0000

PMC Financial Services – Mobile Home Park Financing
Formed in 1992, PMC Financial Services work with mobilehome park resident groups (and affordable housing nonprofits) to try to make mobile home parks better places to live. They provide organizational help and financing to resident groups seeking to buy, refinance and fix up their mobile home park.

Ventura County Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinances

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:40:03 +0000

In 2002 California Government Code section 66427.5 was amended to address the 2001 El Dorado decision. AB 930 (Keeley, 2002) clarified that the intent of the resident survey language in 66427.5 was to ensure that all mobile home park conversions were “bona fide” and not merely an attempt to avoid local rent control. Unfortunately AB 930 did not specify how one is to determine that a conversion is bona fide (20% resident support? 50% resident support? 75% resident support?) To fill in the gaps left by the state legislators, California cities and counties are enacting ordinances which flesh out what must be contained in the surveys and factors that may be considered in determining whether a conversion is bona fide. Richard Close and the mobile home park owners he represents claim that the resident surveys they are required to submit under California Government Code section 66427.5 are a meaningless formality of the conversion process and cannot be used to deny an application for conversion. They further claim that ANY conditions imposed by city and counties that go beyond a strict interpretation of California Government Code section 66427.5 constitutes an illegal taking of their property. This is is why all county and city ordinances revolve around the resident survey. Because it is the only tool provided by state law that involves direct participation of mobile home residents it has become the battleground for the conversion process. City and county governments, and mobile home park owners all know that if given the choice residents will overwhelmingly choose NOT to convert their parks.

3-18-08
Ventura County Passed Conversion Ordinance: Ventura County places conditions on how a mobilehome park can be converted. Ventura County’s new law – which aims to give tenants more say – requires a public hearing by the Board of Supervisors if a mobile home park owner is unable to prove that a majority of park residents support conversion. Supervisors can reject an application if that support is not evident. If less than 20% of tenants support a conversion, an owner’s application will be immediately rejected without a hearing. Ventura’s law, which passed 3 to 1 on Tuesday, is patterned after a similar ordinance that Sonoma County supervisors passed last year. View PDF

Further Reading:

Los Angels Times Article 3-21-08
Ventura Star Article 3-19-08

Mobile Home Park Resident Advocacy Groups

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:39:58 +0000

COMOCAL – Coalition Of Mobilehome Owners – California
Hands down the absolute best newsletter out there. Worth the membership just for that alone. Started by Frank Wodley, COMOCAL is the new kid on the block making waves. Run by people who actually live in a mobile home park like yourselves. I urge you to become a member.

CMRAA – California Mobilehome Resource and Action Association

John Sisker’s Site: Manuractured Home Owners Network

Neighborhood Friends
Full of piss and vinegar this young non-profit orgnanization embodies the best elements of citizen activism. Dedicated to preserving affordable mobile home park living.

GSMOL -Golden State Manufactured-Home Owners League, Inc
The oldest and largest advocacy group dedicated to the interests of mobilehome owners. Very active lobbying group headed by Maurice Priest in Sacramento where they often spearhead or sponsor some of the most important pro-mobilehome owner legislation. I urge you to become a member of GSMOL today.

Hire a Mobile Home Mold Attorney or Lawyer

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:50:42 +0000

Have a Mold Problem in Your Mobile Home Park?

Miller Law. Inc.
916-351-1200

Hire a Mobile Home Attorney or Lawyer – San Diego Area

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:47:46 +0000

Jeremy Singer
619-543-8190

Hire a Mobile Home Attorney or Lawyer – San Jose Area

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:45:08 +0000

Bruce Stanton
408-971-0900

Hire a Mobile Home Attorney or Lawyer – Santa Rosa Sonoma County Area

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:42:05 +0000

David Grabill (Specialist in Civil Rights Law)
1930 Alderbrook Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95405-4607
Phone:(707) 528-6839
Fax:(707) 528-6811

Hire a Mobile Home Attorney or Lawyer – Sacramento Area

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:40:28 +0000

Awalt, Kristine M Attorney At Law
PO Box 276254
Sacramento, CA 95827
916-366-3159

Miller Law. Inc.
950 Iron Point Road, Suite 290
Folsom, California 95630-8304
916-351-1200
FAX: 916-351-1244
www.millerlawinc.com