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CA SB610

Disaster assistance: tenants, mobilehome parks, and mortgages.


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Introduced
02/20/2025
In Committee
05/23/2025
Crossed Over
06/03/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Section 798.62 of, and to add Sections 798.30.7, 798.63, 798.64, 1941.8, and 1941.9 to, the Civil Code, to add Section 1179b to the Code of Civil Procedure, to add Section 338 to the Financial Code, and to amend Section 65863.7 of the Government Code, relating to housing.

AI Summary

This bill provides comprehensive protections for tenants and mobilehome park residents in the event of a disaster, such as a wildfire, earthquake, or other emergency. The bill introduces several key provisions: First, it limits rent increases in mobilehome parks to no more than 3% plus the Consumer Price Index or 5%, whichever is lower, during a 12-month period following a state of emergency declaration. Second, it requires mobilehome park management to repair or remediate damage caused by a disaster, including debris removal, structural repairs, and hazard mitigation, within a reasonable timeframe. If management fails to do so, homeowners can pursue various remedies, such as reducing rent, terminating their tenancy, or making repairs themselves. The bill also mandates that management return any advance rental payments to homeowners if the park is damaged or destroyed and provides that homeowners' rent obligations are discharged during mandatory evacuation periods. Additionally, the bill extends notice periods and deadlines for tenancy terminations and unlawful detainer proceedings during a state of emergency. It further requires the Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation to coordinate with mortgage lenders to facilitate forbearance and loss mitigation programs for borrowers affected by wildfires. These provisions aim to protect vulnerable residents and provide them with additional support and flexibility during challenging times caused by natural disasters.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. (on 06/04/2025)

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