Cal. Civ. Code § 410-6-6-9
Refuse disposal; inoperative motor vehicles
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Sec. 9. (a) The mobile home community owner or operator, or both, shall be responsible for the following: (1) Satisfactory storage, collection, and disposal of refuse. (2) Ensuring that subsections (b) through (g) are complied with. (b) Refuse shall be stored in fly-tight water-tight containers that shall be located not more than one hundred fifty (150) feet from any mobile home space. Refuse can liners (also known as trash bags) constructed of plastic, paper, or similar material may not be stored outside the mobile home or manufactured home. Hopper-type containers may be substituted for refuse cans where service permits. When hopper-type units are used they must be placed within a reasonable walking distance from the mobile home spaces to be served. (c) All refuse containers must be kept in a sanitary condition. (d) The area around the storage cans shall be kept clean and free of litter. (e) Refuse shall be disposed of in such a manner that it will not create fly breeding, rodent harborage, odor or smoke nuisances or health, fire or safety hazards. (f) Garbage or refuse shall not be burned, except at an approved disposal site. (g) No unlicensed or inoperative motor vehicle shall be allowed to remain in a mobile home community for more than thirty (30) days unless stored in a designated, visually screened area that is at least one hundred (100) feet from the nearest mobile home or manufactured home.
Under 410 IAC 6-6 § 410-6-6-9, mobile home community owners and operators bear responsibility for the proper storage, collection, and disposal of refuse throughout the community. Refuse must be kept in fly-tight, water-tight containers placed within 150 feet of any mobile home space, and loose trash bags may not be stored outside the home itself. The rule also addresses inoperative or unlicensed vehicles, which may not remain in the community for more than 30 days unless kept in a designated, visually screened area at least 100 feet from the nearest home. Burning garbage is prohibited except at an approved disposal site.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home communities subject to 410 IAC 6-6 § 410-6-6-9 generally maintain compliant refuse containers that are fly-tight, water-tight, and positioned within 150 feet of each mobile home space. Compliant operators also keep the areas around containers clean, prevent trash bags from being stored outside homes, and arrange for refuse disposal in ways that avoid pest, odor, fire, and health hazards. Regarding vehicles, operators typically enforce a 30-day limit on unlicensed or inoperative vehicles left in the open, and maintain any designated storage area for such vehicles at least 100 feet from the nearest home with adequate visual screening.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home communities have an interest in knowing that 410 IAC 6-6 § 410-6-6-9 places the duty for proper refuse management and vehicle storage squarely on the community owner or operator. If refuse containers are missing, unsanitary, or improperly located, or if inoperative vehicles are being left in the open beyond 30 days without proper screening and distance requirements, these may constitute violations of this provision. Tenants who believe their community is out of compliance can document conditions, contact the Indiana State Department of Health, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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