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Page Two of Two <br />MHET October 4, 2022 <br />(b) Pursuant to the Mobilehome Residency Law, the provisions of this ordinance regulating <br />the amount of rent that a mobilehome park park owner may charge for a mobile home <br />space shall not apply to the following: any mobilehome space subject to a long term (more <br />than one year) rental agreement (California Civil Code section 798.17 (b,)); any newly <br />constructed.... <br />2. Rent Board Make Up vs Hearing Officer <br />At the September 6, 2022 council meeting there was discussion among the members of the <br />council regarding an addition to the ordinance(s) that involves creating a rent board and the <br />appropriate make up of such a board. One suggestion was to have a mobile home owner (park <br />tenant) as a member of the board. Likewise, there should also be a representative from mobile <br />home park ownership as a landlord member. Perhaps, better yet, a separate board that deals with <br />mobile home park issues, which are significantly different than other rental housing. But, most <br />important of all is that any board should be balanced with equal representation from renters and <br />landlords. <br />It is unfortunate that other options or alternatives to a rent board were not discussed. Often it is <br />difficult to find applicants to serve on rent boards. Having an experienced hearing officer or <br />perhaps a retired judge would be a much more desirable and fair approach and should be <br />considered. <br />Our comments should not be construed in any way as being supportive of the ordinances, and are <br />offered as clarifications. Your consideration is appreciated. <br />Sincerely, <br />I — � & Llaw '. <br />Vickie Talley <br />Executive Director <br />