§ 798.42. — 798.42. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 23, Sec. 1.)

California § 798.42.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code CIV: Civil Code - CIV
• Div. 2.: DIVISION 2. PROPERTY
• Title: 2.
• Part 2.: TITLE 2. ESTATES IN REAL PROPERTY
• Ch. 2.5.: CHAPTER 2.5. Mobilehome Residency Law
• Art. 4.: ARTICLE 4. Utilities

Text

(a)
The management shall provide all affected homeowners and residents at least 72 hours’ written advance notice of an interruption in utility service of more than two hours for the maintenance, repair, or replacement of facilities of utility systems over which the management has control within the park, provided that the interruption is not due to an emergency. The management shall be liable only for actual damages sustained by a homeowner or resident for violation of this section.
(b)
(1)
Upon voluntary, written consent of a homeowner or resident, the management
may provide notice under this section by electronic communication in a form of electronic communication to which the homeowner or resident consents.
(2)
For each homeowner or resident not provided notice by electronic communication, the management shall post written notice on the mobilehome of the affected homeowner or resident.
(c)
For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(1)
“Electronic communication” means email, text, or automated telephone call.
(2)
“Emergency” means the interruption of utility service resulting from an accident or act of nature, or cessation of service caused by other than the management’s regular or planned maintenance, repair, or replacement of utility facilities.
(3)
“Voluntary, written consent” means written consent obtained separately from, and not contained in, any lease or rental agreement. Voluntary consent may be revoked by the homeowner or resident in writing at any time.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 23, Sec. 1. (AB 661) Effective January 1, 2025.