Question:
“My park is enforcing a new parking policy. While most of us are abiding by the new rules, some residents seem to believe it doesn’t apply to them. Can the park enforce rules on some residents and not others?”
-Christina R. (57), resident, Irvine, CA
Answer:
No. While park managers typically have the authority to establish and enforce rules within the community, they must do so in a manner that complies with federal, state, and local laws, including fair housing laws.
Under the Fair Housing Act, it is illegal to discriminate against individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability. This means that mobile home park managers cannot enforce rules in a way that discriminates against residents based on these protected characteristics.
The MRL provides that the park rules and regulations have to be “reasonable.” This means that rules have to have some rational basis in fact under the circumstances, as well as apply evenly to everyone residing in the park.
Park owners and their employees are required to abide by park rules to the same extent as residents have to, except rules regarding age limits or acts of the park owner or park employee undertaken to fulfill park maintenance, management or operational responsibilities.
Overview:
- Park rules shall be applied evenly to everyone residing in the park.
My friend has been evicted for violating the parks by laws.
They are very general boiler plate
Standard rules.
He had taken corrected of all situations presented to him in the time they requested.
However another violation occured, a guest stayed for over a week but short of ths 30 day max rule. Therefore they started the eviction process over. Due to his physical and mental obstacles he did not go to the hearing, assuming a family member could stand in for him.Therefore he lost his mobile home.
Now they insist that with a writ in place they can auction the home.
That the association does not have to it sell it on the retail.market.( bylaws do not specify this)
There has to be something that can be done to stop this game.
He is home less now.
The state is Nsw Hampshire.
Hello Michael,
We’re truly sorry to hear about the challenging situation your friend is facing. While we are not legal experts, we can offer some general guidance.
In cases like this, it’s essential to seek legal counsel from an attorney who specializes in landlord-tenant or mobile home park law in New Hampshire. They can provide you with specific advice tailored to your friend’s situation and help explore any available options to address the eviction and potential auction of the home.
Additionally, you may want to contact local tenant advocacy organizations or legal aid services in New Hampshire. They can often provide valuable resources and support for individuals facing housing-related issues.
Remember that laws and regulations can vary, so it’s crucial to consult with professionals who are well-versed in New Hampshire’s specific regulations and eviction procedures.
We hope that your friend can find the assistance and guidance needed to address this difficult situation.