California AB 635 expands Attorney General role in mobilehome park …

Where This Stands

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes how mobilehome park complaints are handled by creating a new grant-based referral system for legal aid and explicitly authorizing the Attorney General to use state funds to pursue enforcement actions against park management.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Mobilehome park residents

Residents may see faster referrals of their complaints to legal services providers and increased enforcement activity by the Attorney General.

Nonprofit legal services providers

Providers will transition from a contract-based model to a grant-based process to receive funding for handling program complaints.

Attorney General

The office gains explicit authorization to use state funds for enforcement actions related to mobilehome park violations.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to refer mobilehome park complaints to nonprofit legal services providers and authorizes the Attorney General to use Mobilehome Dispute Resolution Fund money for enforcement. It also extends the for the Protection Program from January 1, 2027, to June 30, 2033.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill changes how mobilehome park complaints are handled by creating a new grant-based referral system for legal aid and explicitly authorizing the Attorney General to use state funds to pursue enforcement actions against park management.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this bill change the way my mobilehome park complaint is handled?

The Department of Housing and Community Development will be required to refer your complaint to a nonprofit legal services provider within 5 days of receiving it.

Will the Attorney General be more involved in mobilehome park issues?

Yes, the bill authorizes the Attorney General to use funds from the Mobilehome Dispute Resolution Fund to perform enforcement duties related to alleged violations.

When does the current protection program end?

The current program is set to expire on January 1, 2027, but this bill would extend it until June 30, 2033.

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Shift to Grant-Based Legal Aid

The bill moves the state from a contract-based model for legal services providers to a grant-based process, indicating a change in how the state manages its legal aid partnerships.

Department of Housing and Community Development

Connected Entities

personAttorney General“State official authorized to receive funds and perform enforcement duties under ”Map →

otherMobilehome Dispute Resolution Fund“Fund used to finance the implementation of the protection program.”Map →

organizationDivision of Codes and Standards“Division within the Department of Housing and Community Development that handles”Map →

otherMobilehome Residency Law Protection Program“Program providing enforcement and legal assistance for mobilehome residency law ”Map →

organizationDepartment of Housing and Community Development“State department responsible for housing programs and the Mobilehome Residency L”Map →

Sources

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California AB 635 expands Attorney General role in mobilehome park enforcement and extends program to 2033