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This bill provides comprehensive protections for mobilehome park residents facing potential park closure, cessation, or change of use. It requires management to provide extensive notice to current and previous homeowners, affected public entities, and potential tenants at least 12 months and 6 months before a planned park closure or change of use. The bill establishes a process that gives qualified entities (including resident organizations, local nonprofits, and public agencies) an opportunity to submit a purchase offer for the mobilehome park before it can be closed or repurposed. Management must provide detailed financial information to potential buyers and allow 270 days for offers to be submitted. For mobilehome parks destroyed by wildfires or natural disasters, the bill ensures that previous homeowners retain certain rights, including receiving the same notices as current homeowners and not being obligated to pay rent during the period they cannot occupy their home. The legislation also requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to maintain a list of certified entities eligible to purchase mobilehome parks and to create standardized forms for the notification process. Additionally, the bill provides for potential legal remedies, including injunctive relief and attorney's fees, for affected tenants or public entities who believe their rights have been violated.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

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