Westlake Village, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 6.6 § 6.6.030
Permissible Reasons For Terminating Or Refusing To Renew a Tenancy
Operative Text
A. A tenancy subject to the Mobilehome Residency Law (Civil Code Sections 798 .- 799.6 ) shall not be terminated nor shall its renewal be refused except for one or more of the reasons and pursuant to the procedures set forth therein. B. A tenancy which is not subject to the provisions of the Mobilehome Residency Law shall not be terminated nor shall its renewal be refused, except for one or more of the following reasons: 1. Failure of the tenant to comply with a local ordinance or State law or regulation relating to mobilehomes within a reasonable time after the tenant receives a notice of noncompliance from the appropriate governmental agency. 2. Conduct by the tenant, upon the mobilehome park premises, which constitutes a substantial annoyance to other tenants. 3. Failure of the tenant to comply with reasonable rule or regulation of the mobilehome park. No act or omission of the tenant shall constitute such a failure to comply unless and until the landlord has given the tenant written notice of the alleged rule or regulation violation and the tenant has failed to adhere to the rule or regulation within seven (7) days. 4. Nonpayment or rent, utility charges, or reasonable incidental service charges. 5. Condemnation of the mobilehome park. 6. Change of Use of the Mobilehome Park, provided that the landlord complies with all the provisions of the Mobilehome Residency Law concerning termination upon a change in the use of the mobilehome park. C. Notice of termination or refusal to renew a tenancy not subject to the Mobilehome Residency Law must be given in writing in the manner prescribed by Section 1162 of the Code of Civil Procedure at least (60) days prior to the termination date of the tenancy. Said notice shall state the date the tenancy terminates, the reason for the termination or refusal to renew, and the specific facts upon which the owner is relying. D. If the dominant intent of the landlord in terminating a tenancy or refusing to renew a tenancy is retaliation against the tenant for exercising his or her rights under this Chapter, and if the tenant is not in default as to the payment of rent, the landlord may not terminate the tenancy or refuse to renew the tenancy or cause the tenant to quit involuntarily. E. A landlord may not rely on the violation of a covenant or obligation of a tenancy as grounds for terminating a tenancy or refusing to renew a tenancy unless the landlord has provided the tenant with a written statement of the respective covenants and obligations of both the landlord and tenant prior to such alleged violation. Furthermore, such statement must have set forth the particular covenant or obligation subsequently alleged to have been violated. F. In any action by a landlord to recover possession of a rental unit, the tenant may raise as a defense any of the grounds set forth in subsections B and C of this Section.
Westlake Village Code of Ordinances ch. 6.6 § 6.6.030 establishes a closed list of permissible reasons for ending or declining to renew a mobilehome park tenancy, with different rules depending on whether the tenancy falls under the state Mobilehome Residency Law. For tenancies outside that law, only six specific grounds—such as nonpayment, substantial annoyance, rule violations, condemnation, or a change of use—can justify termination, and written notice of at least 60 days is required. Retaliatory terminations are expressly prohibited, and landlords cannot rely on covenant violations unless tenants were given a written statement of those covenants before any alleged breach occurred.
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Under ch. 6.6 § 6.6.030, compliant mobilehome park operators document every step before initiating a termination or non-renewal: they provide tenants with a written statement of all covenants and obligations at the outset of the tenancy, issue written notices of rule violations and allow at least seven days for the tenant to cure, and confirm that the reason for termination falls within one of the six enumerated grounds. When proceeding with a termination not covered by the Mobilehome Residency Law, operators deliver a written notice at least 60 days in advance that specifies the termination date, the stated reason, and the specific facts relied upon. Operators also take care to ensure that no termination action is taken while a tenant is exercising rights under Chapter 6.6, as retaliatory intent can invalidate the termination entirely.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 6.6 § 6.6.030 gives mobilehome park tenants meaningful protections: a landlord may only end or refuse to renew a tenancy for reasons specifically listed in the ordinance, and tenants who are current on rent cannot be removed in retaliation for exercising their rights under Chapter 6.6. If a landlord brings a court action to recover possession, § 6.6.030(F) expressly allows tenants to raise as a defense any failure by the landlord to satisfy the grounds or notice requirements set out in subsections B and C. Tenants who believe a termination notice does not comply with these requirements may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the options available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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