AB 1830 Summary

• Mobilehome parks providing water only to tenants become subject to Public Utilities Commission jurisdiction when a complaint is filed by tenants representing 10% or more of water service connections claiming unjust rates or inadequate service.

• Mobilehome parks must provide written notice to all tenants informing them of their right to file complaints with the commission, using commission-approved templates in English and primary languages of communication.

• The commission may order rate relief or improvements to water supply and facilities, and must order reimbursement to current and former tenants if unjust or unreasonable rates are found after December 31, 2012.

• Complaints may only be filed by persons who have resided in the mobilehome park within the last five years, and failure to provide required notice subjects parks to penalties under Section 2111.

• The act is named the Lucas D. Hernández Mobilehome Park Resident Protection Act and includes no state reimbursement requirement for local agencies or school districts.