Santa Cruz Municipal Code Part 18 Mobilehomes, Small Coaches and Recreational Vehicles

No tenancy for space in a mobilehome park leased to the owner of a recreational vehicle or travel trailer that has been continuously occupied in the same space for more than nine months may be terminated except for the reasons stated in California Civil Code Section 798.56.

(Ord. 87-06 § 1 (part), 1987).

1. Whenever management of a mobilehome park exercises its power under California Civil Code Section 798.73(a) to require the removal of a small coach or recreational vehicle that has been continuously occupied for more than nine months, the management shall either:

a. Provide reasonable relocation assistance to the owner. Such assistance shall include securing alternate long-term mobilehome park space within the city or county of Santa Cruz; and payment of relocation expenses for transporting and reconnecting the unit to public utilities; or

b. Where no available space can be found in the city or County for relocation, the mobilehome park owner shall purchase the coach and leasehold interest at the original purchase price paid by the owner plus a maximum of one thousand dollars for improvements made to the coach.

2. Where the owner accepts relocation assistance under subsection (1)(a) of this section, the lease shall be automatically terminated.

3. If management fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter by the date of coach removal, management shall be liable to the owner for all of the following:

a. Any payments required by this chapter;

b. Additional actual damages;

c. Punitive damages.

4. In any action brought under this chapter, the court may award reasonable attorney’s fees to the prevailing party.

(Ord. 87-06 § 1 (part), 1987).