Section 18151 Of Chapter 9. Mobilehome Ombudsman From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 13. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 9.
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. (a) The position of mobilehome ombudsman is hereby
established in the Department of Housing and Community Development.
(b) Except as provided in subdivision (c), the ombudsman shall
provide assistance in taking complaints, and helping to resolve and
coordinate the resolution of those complaints, from the public
relating to manufactured homes and mobilehomes, including, but not
limited to, problems of titling and registration, installation,
warranties, financing, other than financing by a supervised financial
organization, as defined in Section 1801.6 of the Civil Code, sales,
inspection of homes and parks, mobilehome accessories and
improvements, and problems relating to the Mobilehome Residency Law
(Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 798) of Title 2 of Part 2 of
Division 2 of the Civil Code).
(c) The ombudsman shall not arbitrate, mediate, negotiate, or
provide legal advice on mobilehome park rent disputes, lease or
rental agreements, or disputes arising from lease or rental
agreements, but may provide information on these issues.
(d) The ombudsman shall refer any alleged violations of law or
regulations within the Department of Housing and Community
Development's jurisdiction to the Division of Codes and Standards
within the Department of Housing and Community Development.