From New York Post · · 1m
California Mobile Home Park Doubles Senior Rent After Sale
Crestview Hills Mobile Home Park residents face doubled rent after new owner's tax reassessment.
In brief
Crestview Hills Mobile Home Park residents face doubled rent after new owner's tax reassessment. Crestview Hills Mobile Home Park residents in Fallbrook, California, face rent increases from $825 to $1,600 monthly after the community's sale. Originally reported by New York Post.
New Ownership
Crestview Hills Mobile Home Park residents in Fallbrook, California face two rent increases this year under new ownership.
Rent Increase Details
The community's new owner informed residents of a second rent increase due to property tax reassessment after the sale.
Rita Burn's Experience
Rita Burn, a resident on fixed income, paid $825 monthly rent in 2017 and now pays $1,600 monthly.
Management Explanation
Cabrillo Management Corporation stated the increase covers sewer system replacement and projected property tax costs.
“This increase covers the cost of the sewer system and the estimated property tax increase costs moving forward. Please know that this increase is not profitable to ownership this simply covers increased operating cost”
Legal Context
San Diego County follows California's Mobilehome Residency Law, which allows rent increases without state regulation.
“State law does not regulate the amounts of rent that can be charged to a homeowner for rent in a mobilehome park”
Residents' Response
Residents are seeking legal advice and congressional help to address the second rent increase.
“As a group, I think we wanna come up with a plan. Quite a few of us have written to our congressmen and officials to see if they can help in any way. We’re hoping to get some legal advice”
The short version
Crestview Hills Mobile Home Park residents in Fallbrook, California, face rent increases from $825 to $1,600 monthly after the community's sale.
