Cal. Civ. Code § 38-12-1103
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As used in this part 11, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Act" means the "Mobile Home Park Act" created in part 2 of this article 12. (2) (a) "Complainant" means a landlord, home owner, or group of home owners who has filed a complaint alleging a violation of the act, this part 11, or a rule or the complainant's agent, employee, or representative authorized to act on the complainant's behalf. (b) On and after July 1, 2024, or earlier if allowed by the division, "complainant" also includes a resident, local government, or nonprofit who has filed a complaint alleging a violation of the act, this part 11, or a rule. (3) "Division" means the division of housing of the department of local affairs. (4) "Fund" means the mobile home park act dispute resolution and enforcement program fund created in section 38-12-1110. (5) "Penalty" means a monetary penalty levied against a complainant or respondent because of a violation of either the act or the program. (6) "Program" means the "Mobile Home Park Act Dispute Resolution and Enforcement Program" created in this part 11. (7) "Respondent" means a landlord, former landlord, or home owner alleged to have committed a violation of the act, this part 11, or a rule or the respondent's agent, employee, or representative authorized to act on the respondent's behalf. (8) "Rule" means a rule promulgated by the division pursuant to the act or this part 11.
Colorado Revised Statutes § 38-12-1103 establishes the key definitions that govern the Mobile Home Park Act Dispute Resolution and Enforcement Program. It identifies who qualifies as a "complainant" (those who file complaints, including landlords, home owners, and — as of July 1, 2024 — residents, local governments, and nonprofits) and who qualifies as a "respondent" (those alleged to have committed a violation). The provision also defines the administering body as the Division of Housing within the Department of Local Affairs, and clarifies that "penalties" are monetary amounts that can be levied against either party for violations of the Act or the Program.
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Under § 38-12-1103, mobile home park landlords and their agents or representatives may appear in Program proceedings as either a complainant — if they are alleging a violation — or a respondent, if a violation is alleged against them. Operators who understand these defined roles are generally better positioned to navigate the dispute resolution process established by the Mobile Home Park Act Dispute Resolution and Enforcement Program. Familiarity with the Division of Housing's authority and the scope of what constitutes a "rule" under this section helps landlords understand which conduct is subject to oversight and potential monetary penalties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 38-12-1103 is significant for mobile home park residents because it explicitly includes them among those who may file complaints as "complainants" on or after July 1, 2024, alongside local governments and nonprofits. This means residents have a defined standing to bring alleged violations of the Mobile Home Park Act or Program rules to the Division of Housing for resolution. Residents who believe a violation has occurred may consider contacting the Division of Housing, a local tenant-rights organization, or a nonprofit housing advocate to understand the complaint process available under this part 11.
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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